Few people can say they've founded a non-profit that raises millions while creating a community that helps supporters achieve extraordinary physical challenges. Annie Crawford is one of those rare individuals.As the founder of CanToo, a high-profile Australian charity running for nearly two decades, Annie has revolutionised fundraising for cancer research. CanToo organises physical challenges like ocean swims and half marathons, where participants receive months of professional coaching in exchange for fundraising commitments.As a result, more than 20,000 people to date have achieved impressive physical challenges, and more than AUD$33 million has been raised to fund cancer research. Aside from CanToo, Annie’s had some fascinating career experience including helping to build a very successful Biotech startup in San Francisco.  In this episode you’ll hear how:How a Kombi van trip around Europe with her parents and 6 siblings impacted Annie’s world view (can you imagine 9 people in a Kombi van?!) How Annie places values at the heart of what she does and how she built CanToo Her ingredients for building a sustainable and successful organisation, andHow Annie learnt to overcome an almost paralysing fear of public speakingAnnie is a very down to earth and modest person and you can tell that her life and priorities have been shaped by family tragedy. With CanToo she’s built an incredible and fitting legacy.Enjoy this episode with the inspiring and values-driven Annie Crawford.  Useful LinksCanToo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is the most pioneering woman we’ve ever had on the show. Canadian Jill Heinerth is arguably the world’s greatest cave diver and underwater explorer. She’s also a writer, photographer and filmmaker. Jill literally goes places no human has ever gone before. She’s swum past the graves of more than 100 of her friends, as well as having some pretty close calls herself. Jill is the first Explorer in Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, she’s also a recipient of Canada’s prestigious Polar Medal, and a Fellow of the International Scuba Divers Hall of Fame. To put it simply, Jill’s life story is extraordinary. In this episode you’ll hear: Why Jill chooses to chase fear not run from itHow Jill has learnt to develop and combine different skills in order to make her cave diving and exploring career sustainable What happened after she dived in the crevices of an iceberg in AntarcticaHow Jill thinks about putting a team for a new expedition together, andHow she feels being the star of a new, award-winning documentary about her career, called Diving Into The Darkness.*Jill Heinerth is an amazing storyteller so enjoy this fascinating conversation with the intrepid and eloquent Jill Heinerth.* P.S. If you’re in Sydney don’t miss the chance to see screenings of the documentary during the first week of October with Jill attending in person along with Director Nays Baghai.Useful LinksJill’s website - https://www.intotheplanet.com/The Documentary - Diving into the DarknessOfficial Website: https://divingintothedarkness.com/Australian Screening Dates with Jill Heinerth & Director Nays Baghai: https://divingintothedarkness.com/ditd-week/Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/divingintothedarkness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/divingintothedarkness/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divingintothedarknessYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DivingIntoTheDarknessWatch the Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIjdVAdpTnQ&t=139s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is known globally for kickstarting a menopause revolution. UK-based Dr Louise Newson is a physician, menopause specialist, businesswoman, educator and author. Not only that, she’s the founder of the award-winning Balance menopause app which has had more than one million downloads, and she hosts a weekly podcast as well! As you’ll hear, Dr Newson is also making big inroads into educating the medical profession about menopause and perimenopause, with more than 30,000 clinicians globally downloading her online program. And believe us it’s needed! In this fascinating episode that every woman should listen to you’ll hear: How Louise missed identifying her own menopause symptoms for monthsWhat keeps her keep going despite attacks and criticism from some in the medical worldHow even today, many Doctors are never taught anything about women’s hormone health, and How hard this passionate campaigner has found running her medical clinics business.We were so impressed speaking with Louise, and it really is incredible that today, in 2024, there is still so much misinformation about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) out there.  As you’ll hear, her work has also had a direct and positive impact on our own lives and health. Enjoy this episode with the determined and passionate Dr Louise NewsonUseful Links:Dr Louise Newson’s website Louise’s UK theatre tour dates (Sept to Nov 2024)Balance app info Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered what it’s like to ride in a rocket, and we do mean literally? Today you get to hear first hand about space travel with our guest, the 44th female astronaut in history and the first Iranian and Muslim woman in space. Astronaut and Entrepreneur, Anousheh Ansari is also only the 4th self-funded person to travel to space and the International Space Station. We had the best time in this conversation with Anousheh, hearing her incredible stories about the experience of rocketing into orbit. And Anousheh is so much more than an astronaut. She’s also an extremely successful entrepreneur and co-founded a successful technology company which saw her listed on Fortune Magazine’s 40 under 40. Shortly after she sold that business in 2000 for around $USD 750 million. A qualified electrical engineer, Ahousheh has been recognised for her innovation and entrepreneurialism with numerous awards including the George Mason University Entrepreneurial Excellence Award, and a Space Pioneer award from the National Space Society These days, Anousheh is focused on solving humanity’s biggest problems, something she does as CEO of the X Prize Foundation as you’ll hear in our episode. It’s some of the most hopeful content we’ve heard in years! In this absorbing episode you’ll also learn: How growing up in Iran during the Revolution has impacted Anousheh’s approach to lifeWhy space was something that fascinated her since she was a little girlWhat Anousheh believes it takes to build a successful business How she and her family have made a massive difference to the space industry The highs and lows of 9 months of astronaut training in Russia, andHow, with numerous X Prizes addressing Earth’s biggest issues, she’s hopeful about our future.So buckle up and do not miss this inspiring conversation with the entrepreneurial and abundant thinker & doer, Anousheh Ansari. Useful LinksX Prize Foundation websiteX Prize on LinkedinX Prize on YoutubeX Prize on FacebookX Prize on InstagramX Prize on XX Prize on TiktokAnousheh on Linkedin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here we are halfway through the year and if you’re anything like the amazing people we work with in our programs and coaching, many of you are feeling like it's been a real slog. Combine that with what’s going on in the world, and with the fact that hybrid working can make you feel more isolated and alone, we thought it timely to invite back on the show a very popular guest who happens to be a Stanford-trained psychologist, burnout expert, award winning author, and an amazing executive leadership coach, Dr Jacinta Jiménez.We last featured Dr Jacinta on the show shortly after her award winning book, The Burnout Fix was published. Because we’re now seeing more, not less, burnout these days we’re so happy we were able to secure a window in Jacinta’s diary to hear the latest on wellbeing and taking care of ourselves and our teams at work.You’ll hear:How Dr Jacinta herself has had to come back from multiple operations including neurosurgery just last December which led to her having an unplanned stint in ICUHer take on the importance of giving ourselves time to reflect, integrate and recuperate, whether we’ve been sick or notHow you’re not alone in feeling isolated as Dr Jacinta calls out a ‘Connection Crisis’ happening to us all,And the practical things you can do if you’re feeling stretched too thin or burnt outEnjoy this enriching conversation with the wise and compassionate Dr Jacinta Jiminez.Useful LinksOur first interview with Jacinta - Fixing BurnoutJacinta’s websiteJacinta on Linkedin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holy Dooley - we are now 6 years old!!! To celebrate this epic milestone for the show, we are taking the equivalent of a First Class Round the World ticket to hear from the most amazing, impactful and wise guests - all in this one episode! From the UK’s House of Lords, to the woman who has been declared as being responsible for creating the most exciting constitutional democracy in the world. From a global design icon and author to an internationally recognised and lauded Social Entrepreneur from Ethiopia. We hear from our very oldest (and wisest) guest at 92 and also our very youngest guest (mid 20’s) both on starting a business. And what different experiences they had some 70 years apart! There’s so much in here it’s hard to summarise so just a few of the things you will hear include: Advice from a non techy tech veteran on how all of us can, and need to, become meaningfully involved in tech How the world’s first non binary Government Minister and the world’s most recognised leader of enhancing democracy against authoritarianism, Audrey Tang, thinks about her role How a seasoned entrepreneur and philanthropist in the Americas believes women need to advocate much more strongly for themselves when it comes to negotiating; What to think about before you start your side hustle or startup; and   We hear from Stanford Graduate School of Business Professor Jennifer Aaker and her co-author colleague, Naomi Bagdonas, on how important it is for us all to lighten up a little. Our aim is that this celebration episode will brighten and lighten your day. So without further ado wish us Happy Birthday and enjoy this blockbuster episode!Useful LinksTrailer for feature documentary ‘Good Enough Ancestor’ about Audrey TangCurious to learn more? Check out our full interviews with our featured guests:Full episode with Martha Lane FoxFull episode with Audrey TangFull episode with June Dally WatkinsFull episode with Brukty TigabuFull episode with Margarita HerdociaFull episode with Sophia AthasFull episode with Debbie MillmanFull episode with Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our episode this week looks at an under-appreciated concept for reflecting on, and gaining new insights for your next career step or business idea.We go on a journey with Claire to learn about a ‘World Listening Tour’ that Greta did some years back. She had decided to leave her intense role at (RED) and wasn’t sure what she wanted to do next, nor even which country she should live in!This dilemma about what next prompted Greta to put together her very own listening tour to learn what had been happening in the world outside the bubble of her all-absorbing (RED) role, as well as discover what other interesting things were happening in the space she was interested in.  At the same time, she figured, she’d also get a ‘feel’ for whether she’d want to live in particular cities or not. In this unique episode we share:What a Listening Tour isWhat Greta wanted from her ‘World Listening Tour’ How she secured her meetings, sometimes with amazing people  What you need to consider to have your own successful listening tour, andHow you can have one these days without leaving home. What we love about the concept of a Listening Tour is that there’s no limit to the kind of topics or themes you might want to explore. And, as you’ll discover, through curious and well prepared conversations with contacts and strangers, a lot of insight can come. Perhaps a Listening Tour is exactly what you need now? Enjoy this episode!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our episode this week features a woman who has one of the most unique backgrounds and skill sets we’ve come across. Elizabeth Eastland is a full time artist these days, however her career prior to the last few years centred around leadership roles in global corporates and academia focussed on technology,  innovation and entrepreneurship. Liz is a Canadian Australian now based in Sydney, however her career has taken her from North America to Australia and Paris and back to Sydney. She’s been a CEO of a telco startup, held a global role at telco giant Alcatel, and she’s headed up innovation and entrepreneurship programs for two universities, the University of Wollongong and the University of NSW.  What’s so fascinating about Liz is that right from the start she embraced and studied two disciplines: art (initially creative writing) and science, and she’s continued this duality right throughout her executive career. It’s not surprising to learn her father was a rocket scientist and her mother an artist and designer. Plus Liz herself has at least 3 degrees. In this intriguing conversation you’ll hear: Liz’s reaction when she was transferred to Australia at age 28How Liz’s multi disciplinary background has given her unique perspectives on what it takes to be truly innovativeHow a planned nine month, mid career break turned into a four year voyage sailing around the MediterraneanHow Liz was effectively responsible for the innovation strategy of a whole nation in one of her roles; and Liz’s surprising, yet super refreshing, definition of success for herself. Enjoy this fascinating conversation with the creative and uber-disciplined Elizabeth Eastland. Useful Links:Elizabeth Eastland website (including details of her May 2024 art exhibition) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every now and then we meet with a guest who blows us away by the scale and worthiness of their vision. And there’s no doubting this week’s guest is one of those. Lee Yearsley is an AI veteran and entrepreneur with a unique track record that speaks to her skill of anticipating the future. Raised in Zimbabwe and South Africa, Lee sold her last AI company 10 years ago to IBM. It was the first company in the world to deploy AI in businesses such as banks, insurance companies and health care. And now Lee’s at it again channelling her philosophy of building a global AI company that the world will need, not today, but in 5 years time. Her vision is big; she wants to reach more than 100 million customers worldwide. Lee’s business is called Akin and her determination to use technology for good has seen her incorporate as a public benefit corporation (that’s an American legal entity that embeds a business model that benefits both shareholders and society). Akin is bringing a new and more advanced type of AI to market, called Adaptive Reasoning. It already has customers ranging from NASA to healthcare companies with disabled clients.Now despite the fact Lee has a track record of founding and exiting several businesses, she shares with us just how difficult it is to raise funding as a female founder. In this episode you’ll hear how: Lee was positively dissuaded, if not barred, from studying computer science at Uni because she was a woman She says she ignores the accepted wisdom of how to build a successful startup and that others should ignore it tooPervasive AI systems already are and how much they’re influencing the decisions we make in a negative way; and The creative and unique way Lee goes about envisioning, building and growing her business. We were lucky to spend time with Lee after she spoke at the Impact Investment Summit in Sydney recently. Enjoy this episode with the visionary and genuinely pioneering Lee Yearsley. Useful LinksAkin AILee on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever had a boss who made life difficult? We have good news as this week’s show is one of our regular ‘How To’ episodes where we focus on a common career challenge; and our episode this week is all about How to Manage Up. Many of us have been there, that experience of frustration with a manager who just doesn't seem to get it for whatever reason. Maybe they're a little too hands-off and leave you floundering for direction, or maybe they're the complete opposite, a controlling micromanager who wants to be across every tiny detail.We certainly know what that feels like, and if you’re in that position right now, we feel for you. More importantly, this episode is especially for you! In this episode you’ll hear how to:Influence your manager: We'll share strategies on how to effectively communicate your ideas and get buy-in for your projectsGet the credit you deserve:  No more feeling like your contributions are going unnoticed! You’ll learn actionable tips to ensure your hard work gets the recognition it deserves; and . . .What to do when you’re being micromanaged: and how to manage it in a professional and respectful wayNo one sets out to be a bad boss but sadly sometimes it happens, often due to insecurity or a lack of trust. Knowing what to do when you find yourself in this situation is invaluable, so don’t miss this episode! Useful LinkLink to Trust Equation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve got a dream but don’t think you’re qualified to get there, think again. Our amazing guest today, venture capitalist Marisa Warren, is best described as a driven woman in a hurry. She’s never let a lack of experience stop her from chasing her goals. Marisa is co-founder and Managing Partner of a unique venture capital firm called Aliavia. Aliavia is a California based firm focused on early stage investments backing female founders in both the U.S. and Australia. Marisa has grown up in tech, spending the first 18 years of her career in enterprise software sales. She was in such a hurry to start working she ignored her parents’ urging to go to university and struck out to make her own path, starting in Sydney. In this episode you’ll hear how:How Marisa survives challenging times including being made redundant from big corporates on 3 separate occasions  What happened in a New York elevator when she met the Australian voice behind Siri Marisa’s advice to female founders to flip the power dynamic with investorsAnd, the differences she sees between Australian and American female founders. For transparency we want to share that we are investors in Aliavia’s first fund and are big supporters of the investment purpose that combines supporting women founders and building incredible businesses. Enjoy this episode with the driven and admirably impatient Marisa Warren. Useful LinksAliavia VenturesMarisa on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back!! Yes, we know, we’ve had a long and awesome holiday :-)!  We hope your year has got off to a great start too. We have a blockbuster episode to leap into 2024 and it’s all about someone who stewards equally blockbusting brands. Ellie Norman runs marketing, communications and fan engagement at one of the world’s biggest sporting brands, the famed football club, Manchester United. Our minds were officially blown when Ellie told us she has to market to 1.1 billion fans around the world. That’s an incredible audience for any marketer. It’s not just the iconic Man United sporting brand that Ellie has experience with; she’s also been Global Director for Marketing and Communications at Formula One where she helped popularise the franchise. In fact, Ellie’s career has featured a lot of male-dominated industries and sectors as she also spent six years in marketing roles with Honda Motors in Europe. Her take on how to thrive and succeed in these environments is uplifting.  We were struck by Ellie’s refreshing and inspiring way of thinking about her work on the global stage and, as you’ll hear, she shares: . . . How not going to University has driven her career choices in a good wayHow Ellie makes big decisions about her careerWhy sports marketing flips the traditional marketing model on its headHow she helped popularise the Formula 1 brand and make it less elitist And how she handles the Man United brand and its legion of distraught fans when the team isn’t performing on the field.We think you’ll love this inspiring conversation with the positive and gutsy Ellie Norman. Useful Links  Manchester United websiteManchester United on YoutubeManchester United on InstagramManchester United on FacebookManchester United on TiktokManchester United on XEllie on LinkedInIf you loved this podcast, you might like our interview with Lucinda Barlow, Head of International Marketing at Uber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And just like that… 2023 is coming to a close! We hope everyone’s enjoying the Holiday season.In our final episode for the year, we reflect on the best and most loved books, experiences, and habits and hacks we’re taking away from this year. We made a deliberate choice to focus on all things positive and constructive to help counter all the negative news in the world. We send our love and thoughts to anyone who’s doing it tough right now . . . it can be a difficult time for many people. In this episode you’ll hear about: Our top fiction books as well as our favourite two non fiction books and whyOur favourite podcast memories and experiences from the year Cultural moments that really resonated with each of us; and The top habits and hacks we’ve learnt (often from our guests) that have worked brilliantly for us. So as the final days for 2023 come to a close. We wish all of you a chance to rest and recuperate and all the very best for a happy, healthy and purposeful 2024. We’re taking the Australian summer to rest and relax so we'll be back in February. Happy Holidays and enjoy this unique ‘What we loved’ episode. Useful Links:WeAre8 app: Apple; Android Future Crunch’s end of 2023 newsletterLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusFour Thousand Weeks by Oliver BurkemanEffortless by Greg McKeownDon’t Stop Us Now! episodes we mention:Amy CuddySue Fennessy Claire’s Eden Health RetreatAbigail BradshawKerry JamesAnna Rafferty Dr Selena Bartlett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is someone who’s never been one to sit around and rest on her laurels. What’s more, Sarah Davis is not what you’d describe as your everyday lawyer.Sarah’s high profile career in the UK has seen her garner much recognition for her legal career including being shortlisted for the Black British Business Awards and the UK’s Hot 100 Lawyers to name a few. London-based Sarah, has a broad non executive board career these days and also advises other organisations as a General Counsel. During her executive career she spent more than 15 years as General Counsel at The Guardian Media Group. That meant she was there in the thick of it when The Guardian was publishing the first Wikileaks stories, the Edward Snowdon stories, and of course so much more, which we’ll hear about. We think you can tell from Sarah’s Board career which includes Unicef UK and the Women’s Prize Trust (which awards the highly regarded Women's Prize for Fiction)  that Sarah has a huge heart and clearly a love of the written word.In this episode you’ll hear more about Sarah’s love of books as well as:How she came to be a lawyer and what drew her to the MediaHow Sarah made a transition after nearly 17 years at one companyThe challenges she faced (& lessons learnt) when things just didn’t feel right whilst navigating her new role during lockdownHow Sarah’s coped with the micro aggressions and slights she’s received during her career as a woman of colour; and Her advice to others who are at the receiving end of similar behaviour.There’s lots of great insights in this conversation so enjoy this episode with the warm and impact-focused Sarah Davis.Useful LinksUnicef UKWomen's Prize for FictionRGSI - global think-tank for the legal industry International Catalogue Raisonné Association Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re anything like us and fed up with all the bleak news, then this week’s episode may be just what you need; a guaranteed dose of positivity, progress and inspiration!We're joined by the humble and impressive Dr Lineo Thahane. Lineo is a paediatrician and is Executive Director of a major medical clinic in the Kingdom of Lesotho called the Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Lesotho. Lesotho, a tiny country in southern Africa, is ranked number two in terms of the countries with the highest proportion of its adult population living with HIV in the world. Nearly one in 4 adults is HIV positive and many children are too.Lineo was born and raised in the US but her parents were both from Lesotho and so Lineo spent summer holidays back in Lesotho with her extended family. There, she was able to experience what it was like to live in her parents’ country of birth and, as she grew older, she felt a deep sense of unfairness at the differences in the standard of living in the US versus that of Lesotho. As you will hear, this convinced Lineo to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a doctor so that she could return to Lesotho and help make a difference to the quality of healthcare the average person could receive there. In this episode you’ll learn:How nearly 10% of Lesotho’s children are orphansHow Lineo stays positive despite the sometimes confronting experiences and challenges she has faced treating sick babies and children Why she continues to work in Lesotho when she could be living comfortably in the US,And what Lineo has learnt about the challenges of transitioning from being a specialist doctor to becoming a leader of a large organisation with nearly 800 employees. This is a fascinating, moving and uplifting conversation. Don’t miss this episode with the compassionate and dedicated Dr Lineo Thahane. Useful Links:Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation websiteTexas Children's Global Health - LesothoWorld AIDS Day 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re super excited this week to share a conversation with the globally known best selling author, TED speaker, social psychologist, and incredible roller skater, Amy Cuddy. Amy’s TED talk on body language, the benefits of power poses and holding an expansive body posture is the second most viewed TED talk of all time. In this special episode where Greta met with Amy in Sydney, they focus on the work and writing that has kept Amy busy since she shot to fame with her TED talk and her follow-on best selling book on body language and power called: ‘Presence: Bringing your boldest self to your biggest challenges’.  Amy’s new work is all about bullying, particularly bullying in the workplace. This is something Amy unfortunately has had some pretty extreme first hand experience with. Amy’s new book on dealing with bullying will be released next year (Bullies, Bystanders, and Bravehearts) and in this episode we’re super fortunate to get a sneak preview of some of her well-researched advice on dealing with bullies. Plus on a much lighter note, Greta and Amy compare notes on ballet and roller skating too! In this fascinating episode you’ll hear so many nuggets and stories including: How Amy isn’t letting a broken jaw stop herHow common workplace bullying isWhat to do if you are being bulliedAnd why the chance to roller skate everyday makes Amy that much more creative in her work. Don’t miss this conversation with the unique, brave and insightful, Amy Cuddy. Useful LinksAmy Cuddy’s websiteAmy on LinkedInAmy on InstagramAmy’s iconic TED talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Burning Out? Top Tips from Claire’s Health ‘Intervention’Feeling burnt out? Wondering how you’ll get to the end of the year? Well that’s exactly how Claire was feeling a few weeks ago. . . until she decided an intervention was needed. A gruelling work schedule for ten months plus a second bout of Covid earlier this year left Claire wondering if she’d ever feel 100% again. So, realising she had a short window of time, she did what any self-respecting woman lucky enough to be in a position to do: she booked herself into a health retreat! The good news is that you don’t have to go anywhere to learn what Claire learnt during her retreat because we’re sharing all the goodies here. In this episode you’ll hear:What made Claire choose the retreat she didThe massive insight she had about her behaviours in the past two years How she survived without her mobile or wifi Fun facts about the gut, and Her key takeaway habits and rituals - that you can easily do too. Plus you’ll hear why you should think of your body (not your bank balance) as your retirement fund. Suffice to say we had a lot of fun talking about Claire’s week away and we think you’ll have fun listening too. Plus, your body may well thank you for it. You’re welcome! ;-)Useful Links:Eden Health RetreatElise de Giovanni - Functional Neurology Tops - her website has lots of great tips and videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re thinking the title of this week’s episode sounds distinctly like it’s describing modern day espionage and intelligence agencies you would be right! We are super excited to share this exclusive conversation with Cyber Security leader, Abigail Bradshaw. Abi is Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) which is part of the national Foreign Intelligence agency known as the Australian Signals Directorate. Abi describes her job as “revealing other peoples’ secrets whilst protecting our own”. The agency she heads, the ACSC, is tasked with protecting Australia’s communications and technology networks, and all Australians, from malicious cyber activity. That includes threats from both sovereign nations and cyber criminals.Suffice to say, Abi is a very busy person! Abi has had a fascinating career and is passionate about serving her country. She’s also really passionate about seeing more women in leadership roles and is proud of the number of women who are working with her at the agency. In this episode you’ll hear: How Abi’s career journey took her from being a lawyer in the Navy to a key role in an intelligence agencyWhy Abi realised she had to change her leadership style significantly when she started her current role, The pros and cons of having to lock your mobile away all day; andHer seriously informed tips of how we can all protect ourselves from cyber crime. This really is a special episode so synchronise watches, put your phones on silent, and enjoy this conversation with the dynamic and patriotic Abigail Bradshaw.Useful LinksAustralian Signals Directorate website  Australian Cyber Security Centre websiteFree cyber advice Link to TAFE Cyber Essential 8 course  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve all been there, sitting in that meeting trying to get our point across and becoming infuriated because someone we work with repeatedly ignores what we say in meetings. Being heard at work isn’t as simple as just speaking up. Research shows that particularly if you’re a woman or a minority it’s harder to have your ideas, your comments and contributions acknowledged and accepted.But there are things we can do to help overcome the challenges we sometimes face and in this episode Claire and Greta take you through numerous ways you can improve your influence at work and ensure your messages and communications are landing as well as they can. They look at tactics and tools you can use before, during and after important meetings, plus share stories from some of the most senior guests we’ve had on the show including a member of the House of Lords in the UK and the President of a large global health business.In this episode you’ll learn:When, and with whom, Claire typically finds it difficult to be heard How to piggyback off someone else in a meeting when you’re having trouble finding the moment to speakWhy you have to stand up for yourselfAnd, an important meeting tactic everyone should use. This episode is jam packed with tips and tools that can help us all increase our influence, and that we use regularly. If you know someone who’s complained of not being heard at work then why not share this episode with them as well. Enjoy!Useful LinksMartha Lane Fox episode   Que Dallara episode   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest on the show this week is Anna Rafferty who runs a global team of more than a thousand people at Lego, the company with play at the heart of its DNA. Based in London, Anna and her large team oversee Lego’s consumer relationships including digital and social engagement, apps, websites, memberships, magazines, community management, digital safety, and events. Phew!  Anna’s had a remarkable career journey starting out of university with early dotcom ‘rocket ship’ Last Minute.com, where she worked for one of our former guests, Martha Lane Fox.Her career has also seen her work with Penguin Books, the BBC and blockbuster author JK Rowling’s company, Pottermore. To this day she retains her links to the publishing world as Chair of the Women’s Prize for Fiction. Suffice to say, Anna is one busy woman! In this episode you’ll hear how:She had a career epiphany at 23 years of ageWhat working for author JK Rowling was likeHow one question helped her deal with overwhelm; and  The 3 behaviours that Lego values most in its leaders.Anna’s worked with some truly amazing brands and organisations in her career to date so we think you’ll love hearing more about her impressive journey. Enjoy this episode with the passionate and playful Anna Rafferty.  Linkswww.Lego.comWomen’s Prize for FictionAnna on LinkedInFor Anna's Book Recommendations - go to our episode webpage and scroll down ....there are some fantastic recommendations here and we hope you enjoy them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re inspired by people who have a worthy and clear purpose or mission then you’re going to love our episode this week. Our guest is Lina Xu, co-founder of a Medtech startup called Telecare which offers under-served people living in regional and rural areas virtual access to specialists and other healthcare professionals.When Chinese born and raised Lina moved to Australia seven years ago and became a mum shortly after, she felt very isolated, out of touch with her new country and alone. Whilst still breastfeeding her second son four years ago, Lina realised she needed to make a change and do something more in her new country and so this quietly spoken and determined woman, along with her husband, co-founded Telecare. Two doctors joined them as co-founders and all were inspired by the potential of Telecare to fill a vital healthcare gap by enabling regionally based patients to have affordable access to city based specialists and allied healthcare professionals. As luck would have it, Telecare was founded just 6 months before Covid happened, so their foresight and careful stakeholder management has really paid off. So much so that Lina was awarded a Cartier Women’s Initiative Fellowship this year as one of Oceania’s leading female entrepreneurs. In this episode you’ll hear how:A family tragedy helped Lina develop the resilience and adaptability that’s so valuable as a female founderHow having a clear and impact-focused Mission has made it much easier for Telecare, and Lina personally, to garner supporters How she and her co-founders are making headway with innovative technology in what is a very conservative and risk averse healthcare sector; and  Why relationships are so important to her. What struck us about this inspiring conversation with Lina is how clear she is about her ‘Why’ and how that’s morphed into becoming something much bigger and even more meaningful with her business. We think you’ll love this episode with the humble and mission-driven Lina Xu. Useful LinksTelecare Website Lina Xu on LinkedInCartier Women’s Initiative  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a truly incredible guest in this week’s episode. We don’t think we’ve ever met someone with so much drive and conviction as serial entrepreneur, Sue Fennessy. Sue’s vision for her latest, purpose-led-business ‘WeAre8’ is absolutely epic. So large is the vision, that she’s spent the past 8 years building the technology platform required to take on the social media giants of the world. Yes, this one woman ‘tour de force’ is taking on the goliaths of social media with a determination to make social media better for all. She’s also invested more than $11 million of her own money to get WeAre8 to where it is today. She’s been able to do this because of her phenomenal track record building and exiting businesses. To date, she’s scaled and sold three previous businesses. The last business that Sue co-founded and then sold in 2022, the global Standard Media Index, was bought for $200million. SMI, as it’s also known, was a pioneering data and technology business recording global media spends across different advertising channels. It required years of persistence and serious influence skills to get all the world’s largest media agencies on board to have access to all that data. Sue has these in spades!These days, after numerous years living in New York, Sue is based in London where we visited her at her HQ  in central London.In this epic conversation you’ll learn : How Sue thinks about her Purpose in lifeHow she plans to transform the worlds of social media AND digital advertisingThe high personal cost of Sue’s single minded focus on making WeAre8 a success; and The crazy and sexist things Venture Capitalists have said to her.In short, this is a truly memorable conversation so please enjoy this episode with the purposeful and driven, Sue Fennessy. Useful Links WeAre8:  https://www.weare8.com/Sue on LInkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-fennessy/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re really excited about the wonderful guest we have for you on episode 169 this week: Sally-Ann Williams. Sally-Ann (aka Sally) is CEO of Cicada Innovations, Australia’s leading deep tech incubator for startups and scaleups with everything from quantum computing to life sciences, ag-tech, space and hydrogen startups. Cicada provides office space, custom labs, specialised equipment and training. Over the years, Cicada has helped its resident companies raise 1.7 billion dollars in funding and they’ve also had 1.4 billion dollars in successful exits. And right at the heart of the Cicada ecosystem is Sally. Before joining Cicada, Sally spent nearly 13 years at Google in diverse roles mostly in the engineering team. There she was responsible, amongst many other things, for bringing street view to Australia and influencing school curriculum to ensure better teaching of technology and STEM subjects. She’s also always been a huge proponent for the start up ecosystem and women in particular.In this episode you’ll hear howSally coped working with Google’s tech engineers without any technology backgroundHow she goes about building or harnessing diverse systems to deliver positive long term changeThe biggest challenge Sally faces running a deep tech incubator Why she thinks seaweed is actually more exciting than generative AI; and Her strategies for coping with chronic imposter syndrome. Sally definitely sits in the box seat of what’s happening at the forefront of tech so we’re confident that you’ll find this conversation with her super interesting. Enjoy this episode with deep tech and community champion, Sally-Ann Williams.Useful LinksSally-Ann on LinkedinCicada Innovations website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blow out the candles and sing a merry tune for Don’t Stop Us Now! is 5 years old!  A lot has happened in the past 5 years and we’re so grateful to have had some incredible conversations with incredibly inspiring women. So in this special birthday episode, we take a step back and reflect on the key insights and lessons our guests have shared over more than 165 episodes. What we find is that there are common themes that keep cropping up again and again.Whether it’s a female leader and innovator in London, Bangkok, Silicon Valley or Costa Rica or Sydney, it turns out there are universal challenges our amazing guests have faced. We’ve also faced them and we’re pretty sure these are challenges that you’ve likely had, or may be facing too, they’re that universal. It’s not that our stellar guests are in a different league to the rest of us, it’s simply that they’ve found a way to work through these challenges en route to their success. And you can too. In this episode you’ll hear:The 5 key challenges that crop up again and again The lessons to navigate these challenges more successfullyThoughts, confessions and struggles from leaders including internationally renowned author and speaker, Rachel Botsman; former entrepreneur and current member of the House of Lords and board director of Chanel, Martha Lane Fox and Forbes Philanthropy Hero, Audette Exel; and… How we all have fear and if we’re not feeling a bit of it right now, then we’re playing too safe.In short, this episode is jam-packed with 5 years worth of wisdom. So grab a slice of (birthday) cake and enjoy our special 5th birthday episode. Episodes we feature:Rachel Botsman Audette Exel Courtney Hohne  Lindley Edwards Caroline Issa Holly Ransom Martha Lane Fox Que Dallara Tina Sharkey Ann Sherry Julia Paige Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re like us and have been playing a lot with Generative AI models such as Chat GPT or Bard lately then you’ll be fascinated by today’s episode on all things Artificial Intelligence and particularly Generative AI. Today, we’re joined by a world class AI expert in what will be the first of a series of occasional episodes we’re doing on different aspects of AI and machine learning. In this episode, we explore the hype surrounding Generative AI and explore its positives as well as issues and shortcomings. Listen in as we speak with AI expert and entrepreneur, Asaf Somekh. Asaf is Founder and CEO of Israeli-based AI company called Iguazio, which management consultancy McKinsey has recently acquired because of its prowess in helping companies successfully adopt and scale AI.Asaf has been working with Artificial Intelligence since the 1990’s and his take on all the recent hype is fascinating. In this episode you’ll hear:How most businesses have struggled to operationalise AI to dateExactly what Generative AI is and where it falls short§How Chat GPT compares to the professionals when it comes to humour; andHow important ‘explainability’ is going forward. Plus, we share some of our favourite resources to help you keep abreast of all that’s happening in this fast-moving world of AI. Enjoy this episode! And if you do, why not share it with a friend? Useful Links and Resources - Neat Prompts - AI newsletter- Hard Fork Podcast - Tech podcast- Chat GPT- AI chatbot by OpenAI- Google Bard - AI chatbot by Google- Hey Pi - AI chatbot by Reid HoffmanTo receive a list of additional AI resources and links, email [email protected]. Join us next time for a special fifth birthday episode and an interview with one of this year's award winners from the global Cartier Women's Initiative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have a big ‘first’ for this podcast, our first Olympic medallist!  However Zali Steggall, Olympian, barrister and now an independent member of parliament in Australia is so much more than these labels!Last year, Zali was re-elected to Federal Parliament after a stunning and, for some, an astonishing victory in the same seat at the previous election, three years earlier. Zali really is a pioneer (and winner) in so many fields: she was Australia’s first ever individual medallist and first Australian female medallist at a Winter Olympic Games. Plus, when she won the World Championship slalom skiing event a year later in 1999, she became the first ever person from the southern hemisphere ever to win that event. Not one to do anything by halves, when Zali was first elected as a member of Parliament in 2019 she defeated a former Prime Minister! What’s more, she did all this as an independent candidate with no big political party to support her, however she had an army of enthusiastic supporters and volunteers. In this episode you'll hear: The key things Zali learnt from her Olympic skiing career that still serve her well todayZali’s strategies for dealing with the fear of failure How she made the transition from being a competitive skier to becoming a barrister Why Zali decided to enter the competitive and often antagonistic world of politicsHow she deals with negativity and criticism; and The one thing she wants you to walk away with. Zali truly has unique stories, experiences and advice to share so enjoy this episode with the indefatigable and purposeful Zali Steggall.*For full transparency, Greta worked pro bono on Zali’s re-election campaign last year for several months.Useful LinksZali’s website:Amazon link to Zali’s mum’s book Alpine Beach:  (it’s an e book)    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our fabulous guest this week is Kerry James, CEO and co-founder of not one, not two, but three different businesses! Not so remarkable you may be thinking if these businesses came one after the other, but no, Kerry is doing this all simultaneously. After spending many years successfully running and co-owning a high end real estate business in Singapore, Kerry is now building two other businesses in completely different industries.  The first new venture is in the flower delivery and subscription business, and the second business is filling a niche she spotted more recently in online and corporate gifting. Now while Kerry knew everything about real estate in Singapore after building that business for more than twenty years, she and her friend, turned co-founder, Sandi Sadek, knew nothing about the flower industry, delivery logistics or e-commerce prior to launching their online flower business, Flower Addict. What’s more they both still retain their big full time work roles.Despite these novices starting from scratch, Flower Addict has been a roaring success, being voted number one florist service in Singapore for five years, and they’ve only been going for five years!  In this episode you’ll learn how: Kerry manages her time juggling three businesses and a big family The huge learning curve she had with the ins and outs of a fast moving ecommerce business How asking for help and being prepared to invest in getting the help she needs makes all the difference How she shifts her attention from one business to another in  the most positive way; and Exactly why Kerry even wants to run three businesses all at once. Enjoy this episode with the positive and unstoppable Kerry James. Useful LinksFlower Addict website Flower Addict on Instagram GiftBoxLove websiteGiftBoxLove on Instagram Citiprop website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is founder and author, Natalie Yan-Chatonsky. Natalie founded her start up Full Time Lives some years ago and she’s just launched a book, called ‘The Art of Full Time Living’ which is a guide to help turn women’s mid-life transitions into fulfilling and rewarding transformations for their second half of life.Natalie is on a pioneering quest to ensure mid-life women take the time to think proactively about living fulfilled and connected lives in the decades ahead, whether that’s post kids leaving home or stepping back from a full time career. We know Natalie well and she’s bowled us over in the past few years with her dedication and commitment to making a difference to women's lives, particularly the second half of their lives. In this episode you’ll hear how: Natalie has carefully navigated her various career transitionsShe originally started researching big life changes ahead of her father’s potential retirement but it’s ended up being her life that’s changed the most Why she worked 7 days a week for a year in order to complete her book; and The magic ingredient and habit that’s made all the difference to her focus and productivity. Whatever life stage you’re at right now, there are lessons in here for all of us… A life proactively shaped is a life that will make us more fulfilled. Enjoy this episode with the disciplined and purposeful Natalie Yan-Chatonsky. Useful Links:Natalie’s website Full Time Lives Natalie’s book - ‘The Art of Full Time Living’Natalie on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Job interviews can certainly be intimidating and nerve-wracking, yet how we use that finite window of time that can really make a huge difference to our careers and sometimes even our lives. Whether it’s your dream job at stake or one you’re not so sure about, make no mistake, you owe it to yourself to perform to the best of your ability. And this week’s ‘How To’ episode explains why. The people we work with around the world regularly ask us for advice and support going through their interview process. So we decided it’s time to share some of our tried and tested tips and frameworks, as well as share special ‘insider’ contacts and content, with you now as well in this episode.  Not only will we walk through our key interview tips, you’ll also hear invaluable insider advice from leading Russell Reynolds executive search consultant and Managing Director in Australia, Nick Fletcher. Plus we also bring you Caitriona Staunton who’s Improbable’s Director for People Ops, responsible for recruiting hundreds of people a year in the UK. She’s previously headed up recruitment in Asia Pacific at tech unicorn, Atlassian, as well as worked at Google internationally so really knows her stuff. You may be surprised by what they both share. In this episode you’ll learn: The key pre-work we recommend you do before your interview What the experts say on how to give yourself an amazing advantage before the interview even startsWhat internal hiring managers look for during the interview; and How to manage your nerves and perform at your best once the interview begins.We all have to do interviews at some point and who knows, something you hear today could make all the difference for your next one! If you’d like to hear more from our ‘vault’ on this topic then please let us know on LinkedIn (Claire or Greta) and we’ll think about how to share more content with you. Enjoy this ‘How To’ episode. Useful LinkAmy Cuddy’s TED Talk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is one of the most positive, resilient and talented people we know. International award winning and globally acclaimed drone photographer, Sarah Jenkins is not your average drone pilot. Once fit and healthy, Sarah has been confined to a wheelchair for more than 6 years now and, as a result of her muscular dystrophy, she’s unable to hold and use a normal camera or even the camera on an iphone. During Covid, confined to the house and looking for something to do, Sarah and her daughter Lucy decided to try drone photography as Sarah knew that she could operate the toggles that control a drone and rest the remote control in her lap. The rest, as they say, is history.In this episode you’ll learn how:Sarah stays positive despite having lost so many physical capabilities Her attitude to learning her craft as she goesDespite being invited to enter global awards and having other international recognition she still suffers from imposter syndrome; andSarah’s advice to others wanting to pursue a new creative endeavour.Sarah also happens to be one of Greta’s oldest and best friends. Greta has watched Sarah over the years evolve from being a nurse and a mum, to also becoming a positive and inspirational creative, who just happens to be wheelchair bound. You’ll hear a few different place names mentioned in this episode. Sarah is based in Perth in Western Australia these days, but during Covid she relocated for health reasons to the isolated coastal town of Port Douglas in far north Queensland to escape the city crowds. Without further ado, get ready to be inspired by the positive and ‘can do ‘ talent that is Sarah Jenkins. Useful LinksAir Bare websiteAir Bare Studio InstaMinimalism in Photography Book: teNeues Publishing, September 2022ABC News Online: Interview; Published May 2022  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re excited to bring you our first show for 2023. Our guest today is a topical choice given the recent surprise announcement by New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, that she was stepping down. Topical because we’re speaking with another female political trailblazer.The Honourable Nicola Roxon was elected to Australia’s Federal Parliament at the age of just 31. She became Australia’s Health Minister for 4 years and then the country’s first Attorney General. After 15 years in politics she decided it was time for a change and she now has a portfolio of board roles as director and Chair. In this episode you’ll hear: How a High Court Judge joked Nicola may cause a constitutional crisis when, as a young Associate, Nicola shared her plans for her next career stepHow Nicola handled and navigated the cut and (sometimes brutal) thrust of politics without taking things personallyAbout the world leading health initiative she introduced that’s been copied around the world and received special recognition from the World Health Organisation; and How Nicola made the transition from politics to corporate boards after 15 years in Parliament. We think you’ll glean lots of useful nuggets from this conversation with the thoughtful and purposeful Nicola Roxon. Enjoy…Useful LinksNicola’s website: https://www.nicolaroxon.com/ Nicola on Linkedin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week made such a big impression on us and listeners when she was on the show more than 4 years ago that we’re really excited to welcome her back for our last episode of the year. Navyn Salem is Founder and CEO of a non-profit social enterprise called Edesia. Navyn founded Edesia more than ten years ago to help end global malnutrition and set about building a factory in Rhode Island in the USA to produce lifesaving nutritional products for humanitarian agencies. Edesia has already reached over 17 million children in 62 countries. An email Navyn sent this past week really caught our attention. Despite outlining the unprecedented food crisis happening around the world, it also was filled with hope and a historic path forward. Right now, governments have granted more funds to support the many millions facing hunger. Historically the world has the opportunity to move from helping 25% of the world’s malnourished to reaching and supporting 50%. Currently 3 million children under 5 die every year from malnutrition that is completely preventable.Edesia, as one of the major producers of a lifesaving supplement called Plumpy Nut, has one problem . . . it can’t make their life saving product fast enough to meet the orders of humanitarian agencies tasked with spending the increased funding. So Navyn, in her true entrepreneurial and unstoppable style, is seeking to urgently scale her factory and increase its output dramatically by moving to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week production. To do that she needs help to buy $12 million worth of equipment. We think you’ll be truly inspired by Navyn as so many others have been before. She’s a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and was awarded the major global McNulty Prize this year for leadership and vision in addressing some of the world’s toughest problems. Navyn was voted EY Entrepreneur of the year for New England in 2018, and New Englander of the Year in 2017. Without further ado, to end the year enjoy our hope-filled conversation with the inspiring Navyn Salem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest on the show today pivoted away from a long standing career in the music industry to found a venture focused on the visual arts. Dot Bustello is founder and CEO of a business called Loupe, which streams and sells art from around the world and in doing so helps make all those black TV screens in our daily lives way more interesting and appealing. Not only that, Loupe is ranked number one lifestyle app in 73 countries on Apple TV. Dot founded Loupe seven years ago after spending nearly ten years at Apple as well as being a music producer. Never one to believe in having a conventional career, in this episode you’ll hear Dot explain: How she came up with the idea for Loupe and why she couldn’t believe it hadn’t already been doneThe key thing she learnt after nearly a decade working at AppleWhy she thinks NFTs (non fungible tokens) are so revolutionary Dot’s firm belief that we all have more control over what we do in our careers than most people think; and The number 1 habit Dot relies on to stay focussed and centred. Enjoy this fascinating conversation with the uniquely creative and entrepreneurial Dot Bustelo. Useful LinksLoupe website Loupe Insta Dot on LInkedIn : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Professor Selena Bartlett, an Australian neuroscientist who’s life’s work is all about understanding how our brains work.Selena has held senior roles with leading research institutes in the US and Australia and she’s currently leading pioneering research into addiction and obesity at the Queensland University of Technology. What drew us to Selena’s story is not only her passion to understand how our brains work but also her mission to educate us non-neuroscientists about the things we can do to improve our brain’s health and even completely change our lives.In this episode you’ll hear:The very personal reason Selena switched her career path away from pharmacy towards neuroscience as a young womanSelena’s fascinating explanation of what causes mental illnesses such as schizophreniaHow she overcame her sugar addiction when she realised the impact it has on the brain Some radically simple things we can all do to improve our brain’s health; andWhy Selena thinks becoming ‘boss of your brain’ can completely change the direction of your life.Enjoy this fascinating conversation with the passionate and pioneering Professor - Selena Bartlett. Useful Links:Selena’s website: https://www.profselenabartlett.com/Selena’s podcast: Thriving MindsSelena on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our episode this week features the first Chief Financial Officer we’ve had on the show, however Madeline Ling is not your ‘ordinary’ CFO. We don’t think we’ve met a CFO who values diversity and building relationships the way Madeline does, not to mention the articulate and creative way she speaks about the stories the numbers can tell her. Madeline has held multiple CFO roles throughout her 20-plus year career to date which has seen her work far and wide, including in the U.S., China, Mexico, Europe, and Thailand. A tech-company veteran, these days she is CFO of US-based Boomi, a fast-growing global SaaS company, focussed on easy software integration, now owned by two blue chip private equity firms.Before taking on CFO roles, Madeline spent twelve years consulting including the Boston Consulting Group where she was a Principal. She also has an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.In this episode you’ll hear:What Madeline learnt as an impressionable teenager when she moved to the US not speaking a word of English How she thinks about leveraging her differences to add valueMadeline’s recipe for building awesome working relationships; andThe two questions she asks herself before changing roles or company. In short, this was a fabulous conversation and you’ll really be inspired by the thoughtful and articulate Madeline Ling. Useful LinkBoomi website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our episode this week follows hard on the heels of some personally challenging anniversaries. We share how, even after the s++ttiest news possible, Claire has moved forward and thrived, thanks to some very specific mindset choices. She shares those choices and we talk about what’s become her north star in terms of how she views work and life. You’ll also hear from our special guest Heidi Hackemer, now Executive Director of the innovation and future focused Oatly Climate Culture Lab in New York. Prior to her starting her time with Oatly, Heidi had had an ‘annus horribilis’ where her world fell apart. She shares her key lesson from that time and also what she did and does to get out of tough times. You’ll also hear:About four key building blocks to become more resilientHow your thoughts have a MASSIVE influence on your quality of lifeA simple exercise you can do to improve how you look at life, andWhy being kind to yourself is absolutely essential to build resilienceNow if you’re thinking this episode will be all sombre and sad, think again - in fact re-frame those thoughts right now coz you be wrong sista! Enjoy this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our episode this week is packed with great advice and stories thanks to our guest, social entrepreneur Lisa Saunders.Less than three years ago, Lisa and her partner Adrian decided they had to do something to stop so many household goods from being sent to landfill. Specifically, they made a life changing decision to prevent as many electronic appliances and tech products as they could from being thrown away. As a result, ‘Arnie’s Recon’ was born. It’s a completely free service that takes your old electronics (think phones, computers, fridges, cables etc.)  and ensures they’re recycled and not sent to landfill. Plus, as you’ll hear, this startup has already created more than 80 different products and spawned others around them to start complementary businesses. CEO Lisa’s stories of adapting to start-up life after a career in leadership development and coaching, and particularly getting used to literally getting her hands dirty in her day job are really fascinating.  Plus you’ll hear:How Lisa’s ten years of doing Karate has helped her to stay mentally calm and not be triggered by difficult people and bullies Plus, the clever and simple thing she says to herself to stay in that calm state when others around her are notHow she and her partner navigate having to pivot as they grow their enterpriseThe simple thing she does when she needs to think creatively And the magic of this model that stops so many electrical appliances and tech from going to landfill.We love the ethos and the business model behind Arnie’s Recon and we think you will too. So enjoy this conversation with the passionate and resilient Lisa Saunders. Useful Links: Arnies Recon Website Arnies Recon on FacebookLisa Saunders on LinkedIn Clare Graves Spiral Dynamics Explanation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest on the show today is a successful entrepreneur who has leveraged the power of social media to grow her one-time side hustle into a multi million dollar business. Chi Mai, was born and raised in Hanoi in Vietnam. She came to Australia to study and it was in Melbourne some years later that her career took an unexpected turn. Instead of the corporate career she’d always imagined, she ended up with no experience and barely in her 20’s, starting a jewelry business.In just two short years since its founding in 2018, Chi’s business, called S-kin Studio Jewelry, was taking off. In this episode you’ll learn: The marketing strategy that changed everything and created an explosion in the growth of Chi’s business How and when Chi decided to let go of her day job and devote herself full time to S-kin StudioWhat she’s learnt as an introvert so she can successfully lead and delegate to her team of 9 staff; How having a baby has changed her work habits; and What success looks like for Chi.Without further ado, enjoy this fascinating episode with the entrepreneurial and passionate Chi Mai.P.S. You’ll only hear Greta this week as poor Claire lost her voice with a flu virus. Useful LinksChi Mai on LinkedInS-kin studio websiteS-kin studio on InstagramS-kin studio on FacebookS-kin studio on PinterestS-kin studio on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s episode covers surely one of the most topical subjects right now: how to deliver or be part of successful change at work. If the Pandemic wasn’t enough, digital disruption and changing economic and geo-political conditions are certainly ensuring that virtually every business we know of is running a change project of some sort. That’s especially true for one of our listeners who got in touch and asked us for any tips or advice we could give her to support a big change project in her workplace.  So we decided what better time to explore this important topic and figure out if there’s a ‘secret sauce’ to successful change? And if there is, what is it? You’ll want to listen in because we have the answers to both questions for you in this episode. We also hear priceless advice from seasoned change expert, Carole Ashford, who’s spent years helping big corporates implement successful major change projects. Carol also has a Masters of Change and numerous other change qualifications.In this episode you’ll hear how:None of us are immune to being part of change these daysHow to respond when change projects impact youHow to build your change-ready ‘muscle’, and of course:The Secret Sauce to making sure your change project goes well!So before you so much as change outfits, why not pop in those ear buds and enjoy this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It all began with a provocative question from Claire and it ended with Greta spending last week learning to surf in Bali!Now if you know anything about surfing then you’ll be laughing right now because you’ll know there’s only so much you can learn in a week! Back in podcast HQ, complete with a few bruises and very sore arms (paddling and pop ups are hard people!!), it got us thinking about the lessons and crazy wipeouts that so many new learning experiences can entail. We also asked ourselves, “what is the best way to learn a new work or hobby-related skill?” Thanks to Greta’s thrills and spills on the water, a very patient instructor, and some research we have some answers.So in this episode come to Bali with us and hear what surfing taught us about learning, including:Why knowing how you want to learn something can make all the differenceHow homework can be both helpful and sometimes very unhelpful The genius tactic Greta’s surfing instructor used, and  What she did to transform her experience out on the water from one day to the next.Grab your swimmers, pull up a sun lounge and enjoy this episode. Who knows what you might learn next! P.S. Greta is ready for surfing sponsorships and endorsements any time!! 😂 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leaning into your strengths is perhaps the most powerful thing you can do as an individual to progress your career AND enjoy it more. And if it’s that important we figured we should have a conversation about this! So we did! :-) In this week’s episode, Claire and Greta have a lot of fun talking about everything you need to know to own your strengths, thrive and feel more fulfilled.We cover:Why leaning into your strengths has so many payoffsHow you discover what your key strengths really areHow to think about applying them in to your day to day work and life, andHear real life stories of people who’ve made changes and are now thriving all due to insights about their strengths.Wherever you’re at in your career, we can all benefit from pausing and asking ourselves “how much am I using my strengths this week?” Join us now :)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today you are coming on tour with us to a newly opened, state of the art immersive technologies research centre at Portsmouth University in England. The CCIXR, or Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended Reality, is the UK’s first facility where the latest in special effects, gaming and virtual reality technologies are all brought together. Come with us as we learn all about this cutting edge facility from the Centre’s Business Director, Pippa Bostock and Specialist Technician and Producer, Hattie Ball. As you’ll hear, the Centre is at the forefront of how technologies are converging to make all kinds of experiences that much more realistic - from films and theatre, to museum visits, as well as incredible training simulations for industry and the armed forces. (Think virtual reality on steroids.) In this episode we start with Pippa taking us through the big picture including the metaverse,  and then we’re going to dive a little deeper and speak with Hattie who walks us through a real example. In this episode you’ll learn: What Immersive and extended realities areHow and where we might see them used in the futureHow you can learn more and get creative yourselfAnd exactly how the buzzword of the moment, the Metaverse might play out. All the people at the CCIXR were so welcoming so a big shout out to the whole team there. Let’s start the tour shall we? Useful LinksCCIXR (Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended Reality) websitePippa LinkedIn Hattie LinkedInHattie Ball’s personal website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back from our much needed holiday and super excited about our guest this week. She’s a technology veteran who’s just made the leap, after a long career with big global tech brands, to run a climate tech startup in Singapore. Maya Hari spent over 15 years in the digital media, mobile and e-commerce industries, working in the US and in Asia Pacific with companies such as Google, Samsung and Microsoft. She also led Twitter’s operations in Asia Pacific.Now she’s taken up the reins as CEO of a startup called Terrascope with a mandate to scale the young venture. She’s had three months in her new role and is excited about how it fits both her professional and her personal purpose.You can tell Maya is a deep thinker and we love how she talks about: How she made the decision to leave big corporates to join a startupHow she assesses when it’s right to make a career transitionWhat she learnt from her most challenging career experience,And we just loved a habit of hers that she calls ‘Serendipity Reading’.  So without further ado, enjoy this conversation with the strategic and thoughtful Maya Hari. Useful LinksMaya on LinkedInTerrascope website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have a treat in store for you: an Australian entrepreneur who’s literally bringing nature indoors with her creation of a whole new segment using Australian native botanicals for products such as handwash, cleaning products, and dog shampoo. Founder of Bondi Wash, Belinda Everingham, launched her business in 2013. Today, the premium Bondi Wash range is sold and known around the world for its quality, chemical-free formulations and beautiful scents. Curiously, what Belinda’s doing now with her business is light years away from how her career started as a management consultant. In this episode you’ll learn:How serendipity helped Belinda scale her overseas presence not long after launchingWhat happened when Belinda had to go into battle with a US giant trying to stop her using her brand nameThe one thing she believes is critical for success in businessAnd why, when starting Bondi Wash, Belinda threw her rigorous and structured management consultant training out the window.We think you’ll love this episode with the super thoughtful and inspiring Belinda Everingham. Useful LinksBelinda on LinkedInBondi Wash WebsiteWyalba PerfumesWash Wild Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can hardly believe it but Don’t Stop Us Now! is officially 4 years old! It was quite a different world back when we launched in 2018. Covid wasn’t a ‘thing’, working from home was often seen as a privilege, and organisations never would have believed they could ‘convert’ to digital and remote operations as easily and rapidly as they did.We’ve had a ball going back through the 146 episodes of the past four years to bring you this special episode featuring wonderful highlights and memories. We also identified a few key incredibly helpful themes that keep cropping up with our inspiring, pioneering and innovative female leaders (83 so far and counting). You’ll also hear about the one moment Claire will NEVER repeat again as well as the moments that filled us with wonder and awe. Plus, learn how you could win a $100 Amazon gift card. So come on a highlights-filled journey with us now. . . preferably whilst eating cake and supping champagne!  :-) LinksOur How to Manage Your Inner Critic episode: Our How to Breathe Easy About Your Purpose episode :  Claire on LinkedInGreta on LinkedIn  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is a truly pioneering woman in so many fields. For instance, if you live in Australia today, then many of the rights you may take for granted came about thanks, at least in part, to the determined and courageous stand of feminist pioneer, businesswoman and writer, Wendy McCarthy. From campaigning tirelessly for women’s rights, to smashing the glass ceiling time after time, Wendy, now in her 80s, has done it all including just publishing a book: ‘Don’t Be Too Polite Girls’. Unsurprisingly, she’s been described as a national treasure. Starting out as a teacher, Wendy has evolved over the decades to be an executive, a founder and company director. Across all these endeavours, she has worked for change in education, family planning, human rights, public health, conservation and the Arts to list a few.In this episode you’ll hear the formidable Wendy share:How one profound lesson as a young girl has shaped her life How she’s learnt to take risks and not be intimidatedHow trying to retire at 60 was a huge mistake, and How Wendy thinks about claiming her space when she walks into a room.Enjoy the stories and wisdom from true pioneer and trailblazer, Wendy McCarthy. LinksWendy’s new book: ’Don’t Be Too Polite Girls’Wendy on LinkedInWendy on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s guest was named IT Woman of the Year for the APAC region in 2020 and despite her illustrious and super busy career in senior regional leadership roles at Google, Twitter and Cloudflare, Aliza Knox also managed to find time to mentor many women along the way. As a result of all her rich experience, Aliza has just published a book on the 6 essential mindshifts you need to rise and thrive at work. The book is called Don’t Quit Your Day Job. These days, Aliza serves as a non executive director on Boards in multiple countries and is a senior advisor to her old consulting firm, Boston Consulting Group. We were fascinated to catch up with Aliza to learn more about her own career lessons as well as the 6 key mindshifts she’s identified in her book. We think you’ll be fascinated too. Hear unique advice and stories including: Why a bad job situation led to Aliza moving countriesWhy reflecting on your career options at any point in time is so valuable What job dating isAnd, which of the 6 essential mindshifts Aliza believes has been the most influential in her own career. Aliza has some amazing career advice so sit back and enjoy this episode.LinksAliza’s websiteAliza on TwitterAliza on LinkedIn‘Don’t Quit Your Day Job’ on Amazon, Booktopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s not everyday you come across a global marketing leader who trained as an engineer and computer scientist! But that’s true for our visionary guest this week, Lucinda Barlow. Lucinda is Senior Director, Head of Marketing for Asia Pacific for Uber. Before joining Uber two years ago, Lucinda was global Marketing Director for YouTube, with its 2 billion daily users.With more than 20 years of experience working in Internet and mobile in Asia, the US and UK, Lucinda has some incredible and varied experience coupled with a true passion for championing creativity. In this episode you’ll hear how:How Lucinda changed her life, and her job, after receiving some wise advice from fashion designer and icon Diane von FurstenbergHow she thinks about making big career transition decisionsWhy she believes failure should be celebrated moreAnd how Lucinda brings creativity out in her teams. Enjoy this episode with the incredibly passionate and creative Lucinda Barlow. P.S. A reminder that our mini episodes are taking a little break right now so we’re back with a new episode every 2nd week. LinksLucinda on LinkedInLucinda on TwitterUber.comUber on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back from Covid (hooray!) and so even more excited about this week’s inspiring guest! Joanna Flint is Chief Commercial Officer for the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group where she’s responsible for its global marketing, sales, revenue management, brand and distribution functions. She is also a member of the company’s Board. Joanna joined the luxury brand last year after more than twelve years with Google in Asia where, amongst other roles, she was Managing Director of Google Singapore. Based in Singapore with her family, after 20 years living in Asia, Joanna is also a member of YPO and a mentor to early stage start-ups. If you’re contemplating your career or thinking about changing roles then you have come to the right place because Joanna has some of the most thoughtful musings on this topic we’ve heard. In this episode you’ll learn:The incredible story of why Joanna nearly didn’t apply for the top job at Google in Singapore and what happened to make her change her mindThe opportunities she feels she wasted because she wasn’t super clear about what she wanted next in her careerExactly how Joanna got that clarity on what her next role needed to look likeAnd how she manages the challenges of leading a truly global team without working 24/7.We know you’ll love the amazing insights and advice shared in this conversation, so enjoy this episode with the insightful and passionate Joanna Flint. A quick P.S. from us that we are giving our mini episodes a little break for a while, so we’ll be back in two weeks time with our next conversation with an amazing, pioneering female leader. Hint - she’s ‘uber’ cool. Useful LinksJo on LinkedIn Mandarinoriental.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s mini episode explores what it takes to build a successful partnership with a co-founder. One thing we’ve noticed with numerous early stage startups is the challenge in those very early days of finding a co-founder, or co-founders, whom you can really work with for the long term, even when the pressure’s on. So often you hear of acrimonious founder breakups and it got us asking ourselves, how do you create a good working relationship over time if you have co-founders? One person who’s brilliantly navigated the co-founder challenge is serial Scottish entrepreneur Lesley Eccles, who with her 4 other co-founders built a blockbuster business called FanDuel. We spoke to Lesley on the podcast a year ago and she has some amazing stories and experiences if you haven’t heard that episode.  In this mini episode you’ll hear how Lesley and her co-founders made a success of working and pivoting together for more than ten years to create a business that has ultimately been valued over $11 billion. We also share some of our observations from the four years of producing this podcast and from years of observing and advising numerous startups first hand. As the saying goes: “it takes two to tango” and it typically takes two or more to build an epic business. So enjoy this mini episode on Succeeding with Co Founders. LinksLink to Lesley Eccles original episodeLink to Adina Jacobs orig episode  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a smart operator and a great champion for women on the show this week. Her name is Vered Raviv Schwarz  and she’s spent the past 20 years in disruptive tech companies, based in Israel. These days Vered is President and Chief Operating Officer for Guesty, a property management platform offering software that’s used by people renting out short term and vacation rental properties around the world. With Guesty’s multiple features they can easily list and manage their rentals on multiple sites such as AirBnb and Vebo. Before Guesty, Vered spent nearly 6 years at the freelancer marketplace Fiverr as Chief Operating Officer. And prior to that she was a lawyer and General Counsel at other tech companies.We’ve been struck by what a smart operator and thinker Vered is. In this episode you’ll hear a lot of great advice including:How some of the best advice Vered was given, and now gives herself, changed the course of her entire careerWhy she’s passionate about making tech companies more diverse and what she’s doing about thatHow she helps companies successfully scale and grow globally And why Vered’s a great believer in being able to make decisions quickly. Without further ado enjoy this episode with the switched on and dedicated Vered Raviv Schwarz. LinksGuesty WebsiteVered on LinkedIn Vered on Twitter - @VRavivSchwarz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s mini episode is all about the value of having a mindset of ‘keeping on going’ even when you stumble. Now that isn’t always easy is it? One woman who’s really mastered the knack of telling herself constructive stories when things don’t go to plan, is US-based international Uber executive, Julia Paige. Julia is Uber’s global head of Social Impact and she also happens to be a mum of triplets. When Julia was on the show 18 months ago we were really struck by how good she is at constructive self-talk and her ability to dust herself off and keep moving. At the heart of Julia’s outlook on tackling tough times is the powerful idea that we all control our own stories. We get to write our narrative and we get to say how our stories end - and, for Julia, she makes sure that the story never ends with failure. Enjoy this mini episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re super excited about our first guest for the year. Speaker, author and storyteller, Briony Benjamin, is known for the amazing and purposeful viral videos she creates, as well as her book, ‘Life is Tough But So are You’, which came out last year. Briony is a master at her craft and she’s also incredibly inspiring when she talks about her cancer journey.In this episode you’ll hear about: The moment when Briony realised a career in accounting or commerce wasn’t for herHow her life changed in an instant with a diagnosis everyone dreadsWhat she thinks about when it comes to getting her creative work out into the worldAnd what habits she cultivates to stay on top of her content game. Enjoy this episode with the irrepressible, funny and delightful Briony Benjamin.  Useful LinksBriony on Instagram - @briony_benjamin Website: www.brionybenjamin.comMust Do - watch this amazing viral video from Briony - ‘You Only Get One Life’: Briony’s Book - ‘Life is Tough! But so are You’Books Briony mentions:Big Magic: How to Live a Creative Life, and Let Go of Your Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert Get Rich, Lucky Bitch!: A Guide for Exceptional Women to Create Outrageous Success by Denise Duffield-ThomasAtomic Habits by James Clear The Artists Way by Julia CameronJerry Seinfeld Interview with Tim Ferriss  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken”. Oscar Wilde Being genuinely yourself sounds good but it’s not always easy to do is it? It takes strength to resist the societal pressures and norms we all operate under, and it also takes real clarity on what actually is important, deep down, to each of us as individuals.It’s always so interesting to hear how different people define success for themselves and this week’s mini episode shares some wonderful examples. Hint, the two extraordinary women we hear from have very different but equally beautiful answers. Be fired up hearing Oatly Executive Creative Director for North America, Heidi Hackemer’s personal success definition and inspired by entrepreneur and passionate womens’ advocate, Bobbi Mahab’s very different version.The key truth is, there’s no one right answer. So what would yours be? Enjoy. Useful LinksHeidi's full interview with us - Heidi Hackemer - Navigating the WorstBobbi's full interview with us - Bobbi Mahlab - Defining Success on Her Terms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Career decisions can be tricky things can’t they? Often they can be some of the most stressful decisions we make; decisions such as: ”Should I say yes to this project or transfer?” Or “Should I stay in my job or should I go?” These times come to nearly all of us . . . unless you’re the Queen of course who’s just reached her 70th year anniversary in her job! Can you imagine that? Our How To episode this week explores all that’s involved in making great career decisions and with a lot less stress. Huge apologies to Her Majesty as we know this probably isn’t the episode for her 😁.In this episode you’ll hear us share: Traps we can fall into when searching for the right answer,What to do when you have multiple options to choose from,How to make sure you’re not leaving for the wrong reasons,And, a simple process and lots of practical ideas for your next big decision.As Tony Robbins says, “It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” Enjoy this episode!Useful LinksAdam Grant’s new book ‘Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know’Article on ‘Why you need a Challenge Network’Daniel Kahneman’s great book  - ‘Thinking Fast, Thinking Slow’A past episode of ‘Don’t Stop Us Now!’ you might also like ‘How to Feel Less Stuck in Your Job’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What better way to start a new Lunar Year than by dusting off any Omicron blues and ensuring you have the right mindset for the day and week ahead? Our first mini episode for the year brings you self-confessed ‘rabid optimist’ and former Australian of the Year, Dr Fiona Wood. This inspiring powerhouse manages to stay incredibly positive despite her very confronting and life-saving work as a world-leading burns surgeon. Learn some tactics that she uses to bring back happy memories and change her own mood.In this short but sweet episode you can also contemplate whether or not you agree with Voltaire on what our most important decision of all is. Enjoy! And if you haven’t already, why not connect with us on LinkedIn... just mention “Don’t Stop Us Now! podcast” and we’ll be right there.Links of interest Fiona’s full interview with usIf you enjoy this episode, an interview you might like too; Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas - Humour as a Super Power Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first episode for 2022 explores different ways of thinking about your year ahead. You’ll hear us have a candid and informal conversation about how we’re individually thinking about our own plans and aspirations, and how to make them happen. You may be surprised at just how different our approaches are!You’ll learn why Greta thinks getting really granular with her time management is what she needs this year to reach her goals, while Claire is focusing on her key priorities and planning around those. We plan to make more conversational and ‘unplugged’ episodes like this one so please let us know what you think or if you disagree! We always love to hear from you. P.S. If you’re really hungry for more content on planning your year then also check out our episode from 2020 called How to Have a Great Year.  Useful LinksGoogle researchers discuss the rise in searches related to changing priorities Brene Brown interview with James Clear Jonathan Fields podcast - Good Life ProjectSparkeTypes Test If you’re planning your year in earnest you might like to listen to one of our previous episodes - How to have a great year  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re really thrilled to share a very different type of episode, one that features some of the best advice and insights from six of our incredible guests this year. We recap some of the key themes that emerged from 2021 AND we explore how to set yourself up for 2022.If you’re looking for some perspective at the end of another crazy year filled with all the highs, lows, cancellations, and uncertainties that come with living during a global pandemic then you’re welcome! :-) After listening to these amazing and inspiring guests you’ll:Hear what we and others think is most important, really Be inspired by the simple steps you can take to build a better world; andFeel equipped and ready to constructively farewell 2021 and welcome 2022 with the right mindset and the right priorities for you going forward. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we’ve enjoyed revisiting our time with the amazing people who joined us this year. Finally from both of us, we wish you and yours all the very best for a safe and joyous Festive Season and we look forward to sharing lots of adventures and insights with you in 2022. Useful LinksOur full episode with Connie McKaegeConnie on LinkedInOur full episode with Holly RansomHolly on LinkedInOur full episode with Adina JacobsAdina on LinkedInOur full episode with Tessa Clarke, Co-Founder of OLIOTessa on LinkedInDrawdown.org - great site if you want to educate yourself on climate changeOur full episode with Sarah WilsonSarah’s website Our full episode with Dr J (Dr Jacinta Jimenez) Jacinta on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our mini episode this week is a cracker… we revisit the advice of high achieving changemaker, speaker and author, Holly Ransom, who’s thoughts on managing her energy not her time really struck a chord with us and many of you.Not only that, in this episode we’re sharing some valuable advice from Holly that you haven’t heard before.So if you’ve been thinking you want next year to be different to this year, then get ready to be inspired and provoked by hearing how Holly’s approach to managing her energy has been an absolute game changer for her in terms of her schedule, her mindset and her productivity. It all began when she made some big changes as part of her recovery from depression. Enjoy this mini Future Proof Me episode with the inspiring Holly Ransom.Useful LinksHolly’s websiteHolly’s new book – The Leading EdgeHolly’s podcast – Coffee PodsHolly on LinkedInHolly on InstagramHolly on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy December everyone! The end of the year can mean travel planning for a lot of people, and business trips and holidays are the bread and butter for the fashion entrepreneur and founder on the show this week, Stefanie Nissen.California-based Stefanie founded her business ‘Trvl Porter’ with the idea that you would arrive at your destination to find a hand-picked travel wardrobe waiting for you at your hotel. When you’re heading home, you can buy the pieces you love, or return them all simply by leaving them with your hotel. The business was starting to take off when Covid effectively put Stefanie’s business into hibernation. All the more frustrating as not only had the business been really starting to get traction, it had also enjoyed some great coverage in the NY Times as well. In this episode you’ll hear where Stefanie is at today in figuring out the future for Trvl Porter as well as: How she started her career in fashion design The advice her designer employer gave her that made her really change direction How losing her luggage inspired the idea for a brand new business And, Stefanie shares how a significant trauma actually led her to have the courage to start her new venture This episode shares stories that are both moving and hopeful. So if you’re after some inspiration, hope and courage in your life, don’t miss this one with the resilient and courageous Stefanie Nissen.  Useful LinksStefanie on LinkedIn (Stef’s new married name is Barkman)Stefanie on InstagramTrvlPorter website  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s mini episode is all about crowdfunding and in particular equity crowdfunding. Equity crowdfunding is where retail investors can buy a share in a young company which is seeking funding without having to list on the stock exchange or take on formal VC capital. Capital raising can be such a time consuming occupation for a Founder yet if you have the right offer for equity crowdfunding, then this can be a great way to proceed. One of our guests has proven to be a master at successfully completing two extremely impressive equity crowdfunding campaigns. We’re talking about Brianne West, the New Zealander serial entrepreneur and founder of global sustainable cosmetics company, Ethique. Brianne has a bold and pioneering mission, to rid the world of single-use plastics. She started Ethique to replace all those plastic-bottled products we use in our bathrooms, from shampoos to moisturisers, with solid bars of concentrated product. Brianne crowdfunded twice to grow her business: once in 2015 when she raised NZ$200,000 in 10 days; and again in 2017 when she raised an extraordinary $500,000 in just over an hour!Ethique continues to grow, has taken on other types of investment and is now found in more than 20 countries. It’s become a B Corp as well. In this mini episode you’ll hear Brianne explaining why she felt crowdfunding was best for her and then shares her views on what it takes to be successful if you’re wondering if crowdfunding is for you. Enjoy this mini episode. Useful LinksBrianne’s full interviewEthique WebsiteBrianne on InstagramEquitise - Crowdfunding platform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With so much talk about the ‘Great Resignation’ and all the job changes that are occurring as a result, what better time to make sure your LinkedIn profile is working for you? In this episode we share some valuable ‘insider’ tips and gain an insight into how recruiters use LinkedIn to find the right people. We’ll also hear from US based Executive Resume writer and expert Donna Svei who will share insights you may be surprised to learn. And you’ll glean some valuable tips to ensure that you are doing yourself justice on this all important platform. You’ll learn: How you can optimise your LinkedIn profileWhat parts of your profile get shared by recruiters with their clients, the hiring managers  And, a simple step you can take that could make a surprising difference.Here’s to you having an ‘All Star’ profile and shining bright! Enjoy.Useful LinksExecutive Resume Writer, Donna Svei’s website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re in the ‘home straight’ heading towards the end of the year and following the crazy year so many of us have had (thanks COVID!) we thought what better time to remind ourselves of tools to help prevent burnout? We were lucky enough a few weeks back to run an online seminar on burnout with the best selling author, psychologist and leadership expert, Dr Jacinta Jiménez, and, as so many people signed up, we decided we should revisit Dr Jacinta’s amazing advice from our conversation on the podcast with her some months back. Following the release of her science-backed, best selling book, The Burnout Fix, Dr Jacinta is definitely the one to turn to for advice dealing with burnout. She has deconstructed what burnout is, how it can be caused, and of course how to recover from burnout. In this info-packed mini episode, you’ll hear that burnout for all of us is caused by one of six mismatches between who we are and our work or roles. Then you’ll hear how using Dr Jacinta’s PULSE model can help you keep burnout away. Enjoy this mini episode and don’t forget to schedule yourself a mini break for today too! :-) Useful LinksOur full episode with Dr JLink to the Mentor Walks Webinar we did with Dr J  Jacinta’s new book: The Burnout FixAmazon Kindle linkAmazon Hardcover linkJacinta’s websiteJacinta on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re excited to be bringing you an inspiring and very relevant guest this week given world leaders have been meeting at COP 26 in Glasgow for vital climate talks as this episode goes to air. Tessa Clarke is Co-founder and CEO of the international food sharing and household goods app called OLIO. Her passion for sustainability and for creating simple ways to help all of us to take simple but powerful steps to help the environment is just what we need right now! Tessa and her Co-founder (whom she met at Stanford doing her MBA) launched OLIO in 2015 and originally focused on food waste in the home, although now you can find new homes for all kinds of other items as well. OLIO has just successfully closed a Series B fundraising round raising $43 million dollars from top tier VC firms who have described OLIO’s 5-fold growth in the past year as phenomenal. More than 5 million OLIO users in 53 countries are now reducing not only food waste but also preventing more than 3 million household goods going to landfill as well.In this episode you’ll learn:How Tessa wished she’d made the time earlier in her career to stop and really reflect about what she was passionate about doing in her careerHow Tessa came up with the idea for OLIO; Her four tips for female founders raising funds; and How food waste globally results in greenhouse gas emissions that would make it the 3rd largest country in emission terms in the world.And last but not least, Tessa shares how western householders make up for HALF of all that food waste. So dear fellow citizen of Planet Earth, please make haste and devour this episode with the determined and passionate Tessa Clarke. Enjoy! Useful LinksOLIO websiteOLIO in the App store - Google & AppleOLIO on InstagramOLIO on FacebookOLIO on LinkedInTessa on LinkedInTessa on MediumDana Kanze TED Talk on the real reason female founders get less funding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this week’s mini episode all about how you should think about career opportunities. Making career decisions can be really stressful can’t it? One guest who made a big impression on us with her career advice is the well known Australasian leader, Michelle Guthrie. Michelle has had an international career including being CEO of Star TV in Asia, a senior executive at Google in Asia, and she was Managing Director of Australia’s national broadcaster the ABC - a term which ended in great controversy and was a challenging time for all involved.Michelle really believes all of us need to take a few more risks and think about our careers with the long term in mind. She also has great advice on how we need to back ourselves more and trust we’ll figure it out even if it seems really daunting. So if you’re in need of some reassurance and perspective on a career decision, then this is ten minutes you need to spend right now! Useful LinksOur Full Interview with Michelle Guthrie Michelle on LinkedIn   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It doesn’t take much imagination to work out how many challenges tourism businesses have been facing during the pandemic. Typically, those who’ve been challenged the most can offer us the most interesting and helpful stories and advice. So our latest episode features the first of several amazing female travel entrepreneurs we’ll be featuring in the coming weeks. Lena Andersson is the Founder and CEO of ‘Go Running Tours’, a global platform where you can book guided sightseeing runs in more than 70 cities and towns around the world. Pre Covid last February, Lena’s business was really hitting its strides (excuse the pun!) and receiving record bookings. . . and then Covid happened. Prior to founding her global running tours business, Lena had a successful career in marketing for large corporates in the UK and Denmark. She was traveling more than 200 days a year and that’s when she came upon the idea that literally inspired her to quit the very next day. A friend in a foreign city took her for a run that combined running with sightseeing and Lena thought how amazing it would be if she could do this in every destination she travelled to. Little could Lena have imagined 8 plus years ago that she’d have to deal with all the trials and tribulations a global pandemic would bring. We think you’ll be blown away by Lena’s resilience and positivity and you’ll also hear: How Lena decided her next steps when the world shut down last yearHow she's got through the devastating impact COVID has had on her businessLena’s career advice if you're an introvert; andWhy she’s optimistic about the future for her business despite everything she’s been through.Enjoy this episode with the positive and purposeful Lena Andersson. Useful LinksGo Running Tours WebsiteLena on LinkedInGoRunningTours on InstaGoRunningTours on FacebookGoRunning Tours on Strava Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this week’s Future Proof Me mini episode. For many of us the past few months have shrunk our world to the confines of our homes and our local suburb. What we’ve noticed can sometimes come with that, is a tendency to lose sight of the bigger picture and of others who may be doing it tougher than we are.It’s why we thought it was really timely for this beautiful reminder from social entrepreneur Ronni Kahn of the value we personally derive from helping others, even now when uncertainty and disruption is still so prevalent in our own lives. We were really moved by her first hand testimony of how her experience has been that you get so much more than you give, and that time is so precious we all need to think about what we’re doing now, not putting things off for “one day” in future. This point was brought vividly home to us as we just heard the news that one of our recent guests, artist and muralist Taylor White has been injured in a serious road accident in Iceland. Fortunately she’s confident of making a full, if slow, recovery so we’re sending her love and heartfelt “Get well soon Taylor” wishes. Seize the day dear friends. Useful LinkFull interview with Ronni Kahn - The More You Give, the More You GetRonni’s Book – A Repurposed LifeOzHarvest website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a treat in store for you today with a guest whom we reckon is one of the best storytellers we’ve had on the show. Australian entrepreneur, Mikaela Jade, otherwise known as Mik, is the Founder and CEO of Indigital, a company developing innovative new ways to digitise and translate knowledge, culture and stories from remote and ancient First Nations communities.Mik, a proud Cabrogal woman, is a UN Permanent Forum Indigenous Issues delegate; she’s a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Augmented and Virtual Reality; and she’s also been recognised as a Top 100 Innovator in Australia. In this episode you’ll learn: How Mik reacted when, as a young adult, she learnt she had indigenous ancestorsHow she came up with the idea of using augmented reality to share cultural stories in the national parks where she workedHow hard it was to get people to help her progress her augmented reality ideasWhat happened when Mik reached rock bottom, andThe one technology Mik thinks we all need to read up on.We think you’ll LOVE this conversation with the ever-so resilient and compelling storyteller, Mik Jade. Enjoy!Useful Linkshttps://indigitalschools.com/https://indigital.net.au/Mik on TwitterMik on LinkedinIndigital on InstagramSpatial Web book by Gabriel ReneGreat article - An Introduction to The Spatial Web by Gabriel ReneAtlas of AI - great podcast with the author, Kate Crawford if you don’t have time to read her book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another of our mini episodes where we revisit the specific pearls of wisdom that our amazing guests have shared with us. This week we’re exploring what it takes to really innovate in a big corporate or government organisation. Because, as you’ll hear, successful innovation is about much more than having a great idea. Often the challenge really comes when you try to get that idea off the ground. You may remember a conversation we had with Mandy Birch, an executive with quantum computing company, Rigetti Computing. Mandy also spent many years in the US Airforce in senior operational and logistics roles in the field so she knows all about innovating and getting ideas passed in large organisations.  You’ll hear how Mandy thinks about generating breakthrough ideas and, importantly, getting some of them implemented! Enjoy this Future Proof Me episode. And if you are getting value from our show then please rate and review us on your podcast listening platform, we’d really appreciate it if you haven’t already. Useful LinksOur full interview episode with Mandy Mandy on LinkedInRigetti Computing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest for this week’s episode is Swedish best selling author, financial journalist and women’s economic champion, Katrine Marçal. Katrine’s two books, ‘Who Cooked Adam Smith’s Dinner’ and her latest book - ‘Mother of Invention - How Good Ideas Get Ignored in an Economy Built for Men’ explore how women’s roles and contribution have been systemically ignored over time. Katrine has a fun and engaging way of telling stories that show just how much we’ve missed out on by overlooking the value women bring to the table. Not surprisingly, she also shares how frustrated she is that we’ve missed out on countless potential innovations because there haven’t been enough women involved in the process. Katrine’s first book was named one of The Guardian’s Books of the Year in 2015 and she was named as one of the BBC’s top 100 women in the same year. Her latest book builds on this impressive record. In this fascinating discussion you’ll learn: How the founder of modern economics, Adam Smith, overlooked one very important factor when he came up with his ‘self interest’ theory and what impact that’s had on women and what we’re paid,How innovation history has overlooked or re-written women’s vital role in computer science and the founding of software,How and why a company that specialised in women’s underwear won the contract to make the spacesuits that took the Apollo astronauts to their history making landing on the Moon; andHow Katrine herself comes up with her original ideas and perspectives.So sit back, enjoy and be prepared to have your eyes opened by the insightful and engaging Katrine Marçal. Useful LinksKatrine’s website - find her books hereSheEO home page Interview with Vicki Saunders, CEO of SheEO  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s mini episode is a tribute to all parents and everything they do for their children, particularly when they raise their daughters and sons to believe that women can be CEOs, adventurers and innovators. When we thought of all that parents do, we were reminded of our conversation with the wonderful social entrepreneur Navyn Salem who has 4 daughters. She started a social business called Edesia Nutrition aiming to end malnutrition in the world. Edesia produces a life saving formulation called Plumpy Nut which is given to very malnourished and unwell children in developing countries. So far this mission-driven business has nourished more than 14 million children in 60 countries to date. When we spoke to Navyn nearly 3 years ago, we asked her about how she manages the juggle of leading her business and raising 4 daughters.  We also asked her about how she thinks about what she’s role modelling for her four young girls, and it’s pretty inspiring. Enjoy this mini episode - a tribute to all parents everywhere. Useful LinksOur full interview with NavynEdesia Nutrition websiteNavyn on LinkedInEdesia on FacebookEdesia on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our latest podcast episode takes you on a journey all the way to Kathmandu in Nepal.We speak with Sonika Manandhar, a Nepalese entrepreneur and former senior software developer for Microsoft, who’s now a fintech founder committed to improving the lives of women small business owners in Nepal. Sonika is co-founder and CTO of Aeloi Technologies, an innovative social enterprise and fintech that uses digital tokens to facilitate affordable loans to Nepali small businesses that are working in a sustainable and climate-friendly fashion. Think things such as electric mini buses and sustainable agriculture. She also happens to be one of Nepal’s highest flyers, almost literally, as she was selected to participate in International Space training at the Korean AeroSpace Research Institute.  Not only that. Sonika was named a National Geographic Explorer for 2020, a UN Young Champion of the Earth in 2019, and she attended Singularity University where exponential thinking is cultivated. In this episode you’ll hear:How Sonika is going about creating change when her customers have low literacy levelsHer advice for introvertsHow her use of digital tokens is helping to build trust between financiers and female-run businesses; and Her inspiring advice for women who want to start their own business.So come on this journey with us and enjoy this episode with the purposeful and pioneering Sonika Manandhar.Useful LinksSonika on LinkedInSonika on InstagramAeloi Technologies WebsiteSingularity University Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve been thinking about the impact the global pandemic has had on peoples’ careers and one thing that’s been happening is many folk have been wondering whether it’s time for a career change and, in particular, whether they should start their own business. So for today’s mini episode, we’ve chosen to share some brilliant advice for founders and potential founders from the successful British entrepreneur, Debbie Wosskow OBE.Debbie is well known for building and selling her online home exchange business, Love Home Swap for £53 million. Not only that, Debbie is now co-founder of another business called AllBright, an education and networking organisation designed to provide skills and connections to working women particularly in the UK but also internationally. We talked all about AllBright when we first spoke with Debbie on the show some years ago. Having sold her own start-up and also being a start-up investor, Debbie knows first hand what it takes to build a business from scratch and, as you’ll hear, there are 3 key things she believes founders need. Useful LinksDebbie’s full interview episode - Debbie Wosskow, OBE – What It Takes To Be A Successful Female EntrepreneurAllBright Website The AllBright Academy TheAllBright on Twitter Debbie on Linkedin Debbie on Twitter Book on Grit - by Angela Duckworth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re excited to share this week’s episode with changemaker, leader and author, Holly Ransom. Holly has pioneered her way into boardrooms and forums at the top end of town but what’s really interesting about Holly is her deep thoughtfulness, her fortitude to blaze her own path, and her drive to make the world a better place. This 31 year old Aussie has Chaired the G20 Youth Summit, she’s an internationally sought after speaker and conference MC, and she’s recently completed her Masters of Public Policy in technology at the Harvard Kennedy School of Business - as a Fulbright Scholar no less. Holly has made the most of conversations with some of the most high profile people in the world, interviewing everyone from President Obama to Muhammad Yunus and Malcolm Gladwell. These encounters, plus her own journey, have resulted in her first book, The Leading Edge. Holly was awarded the US Embassy’s Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Leadership Excellence in 2019 and she was nominated by Richard Branson as his pick for future game changers to watch. In this episode you’ll learn SO MUCH including: How Holly’s life has been shaped by her curiosity about the big questions in lifeWhy developing depression was one of the most powerful shifts in her life and what she now does differentlyHow she goes about connecting with, and learning from, some the world’s most successful peopleWhat she learnt from doing something that scared her every day for a year; andWhy she’s so passionate about busting myths around who can be a leader. This is a memorable conversation, so don’t miss the pioneering and inspiring Holly Ransom.Useful LinksHolly’s websiteHolly’s new book - The Leading EdgeThe Leading Edge - 28 Day ChallengeHolly’s podcast - Coffee PodsHolly on LinkedInHolly on InstagramHolly on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings everyone! This week’s mini episode is all about challenging our beliefs about who we can and can’t ask for help. A couple of years ago we spoke with serial entrepreneur, and now author, Rebekah Campbell about her career journey and her childhood growing up in New Zealand. Rebekah happened to mention that she met with the Prime Minister of New Zealand when she was just 12 years of age as part of a school project she was doing. She went on to explain how this seminal meeting, that she had arranged herself, became an incredibly valuable lesson for her as she started her entrepreneurial career. We love this story and its lesson that reminds us all to get better at asking people (when we have a good question for them) even if they seem way more senior or more powerful than us. Enjoy this entertaining and valuable story from Rebekah.Useful LinksRebekah’s websiteRebekah’s new book 138 DatesRebekah on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s episode shares the story of founder Sophia Matveeva who found herself having to make a big pivot when the global pandemic hit. Before Covid, Sophia, a Russian by birth and based in the UK, had been making inroads with her fashion app called Enty. Think of it as a kind of ‘Uber for fashion stylists’, used by growing numbers of consumers, and being featured as App of the Day on Mashable.However the global lockdowns last year quickly put an end to the need for we consumers to seek stylist advice on our outfits. Fortunately, Sophia had also been developing a side-hustle giving talks and creating a course called ‘Tech for Non-Techies’ where she shared what she’d learnt as a non tech founder and CEO running a tech startup. So whilst Sophia’s fashion-tech business stopped dead last year, her side hustle started to build real traction. In this episode you’ll learn: How hearing her app developers painful feedback was the best lesson she could have hadHow it took Sophia till well in to her 30’s to feel confident enough to back herselfWhy she chose to do an MBAAnd, her advice for those without tech experience who want to work in the tech industry.If you’re wondering how you can get a role in a tech business or startup then don’t miss this episode with the articulate and enterprising Sophia Madveeva...Useful LinksTech for Non-Techies websiteSophia’s Tech for Non-Techies podcast Sophia on TwitterSophia on InstagramSophia on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s mini episode features a global branding and design icon talking about the renewed power branding has in today’s ‘social’ world to create change-making movements. When we invited the designer, author and podcaster, Debbie Millman, on the show last year she talked about how branding has evolved in the past decade and how the power has shifted to us as consumers and citizens. She explained it in a historical context that really stuck with us and we thought it was so important, we wanted to share it with you again.Debbie is a global authority on brands, as well as creating them, she co-created and teaches a Masters in Branding at New York’s famed School of Visual Arts.Understanding how branding, as well as content, has been democratised and how it can be harnessed for good and even turned into social movements is important; not just for future proofing our careers but also for future proofing our planet as well. On that note, sit back, pretend you’re in NYC and drink in Debbie’s wise words now! Useful Linkshttps://www.debbiemillman.com/Debbie’s TED talk – How Symbols and Brands Shape our HumanitySociety 6 Debbie Millman – various designs by Debbie that you can buyHow to Build Your Personal Brand – A Course with Debbie MillmanThe Art of the Story – Creating Visual NarrativesDebbie’s reading list Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are so excited about this episode featuring an inspiring and no-topic-off-limits conversation with the globally renowned Sarah Wilson.Sarah has achieved massively in multiple arenas; she’s a former journalist and TV presenter, she’s an author and activist and successful entrepreneur. She wrote the New York Times bestsellers I Quit Sugar and First, We Make the Beast Beautiful, which best-selling author Mark Manson described as the best book on living with anxiety that he’d ever read. Along with her latest book, ‘This One Wild and Precious Life’, Sarah has been ranked as one of the top 200 influential authors in the world and her online wellness ‘I Quit Sugar’ program was taken by 1.5 million people around the world.These days, Sarah’s a campaigner for the causes that matter and, in particular, the climate crisis. Her determination to motivate us all to do what we can, is matched only by her research, her passion and her own crusading life. In this open and vulnerable episode you’ll learn:How Sarah’s childhood explains so much about the leader she is todayHow she has completely reframed and values her anxietyWhat happened when she was at her lowest ever pointHow important hiking is to Sarah, andWhy 3.5% is such a magnificent and hopeful number. Now, on a serious note, during our conversation as Sarah goes deep and vulnerable, we want to alert you that she describes a time she had dark and suicidal thoughts. If you think this might trigger you or someone listening with you please take the appropriate care. We think you’ll just love this episode with the crusading and inspiring Sarah Wilson...Useful LinksSarah’s website Link to Sarah’s book tour in AustraliaAll of Sarah’s BooksSarah’s Favourite HikesSarah on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s Future Proofing mini episode is all about not letting your ego get the better of you.We were blown away by the maturity and wisdom of young New Zealand entrepreneur, Brianne West, the founder and CEO of Ethique, the global and sustainable cosmetics company. We spoke to her on the show last year. Brianne’s mission is to rid the world of single-use plastics and Ethique replaces bottled products like shampoos with solid bars of concentrated product.Brianne has won all kinds of honours including New Zealand’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year and she was named an Obama Leader for Asia Pacific.With these accolades Brianne could be forgiven for running her global business exactly as she pleases. But what’s so refreshing about this entrepreneur in her 30’s is that she’s well aware she’s never worked in any other business and so she knows she needs other people's expertise to help her succeed. And that’s where mastering your ego comes into it. Brianne is so authentic and open about what she does and doesn’t know. In a world where it’s so easy for all of us to think we have to role play and claim more experience and capability than we may have, one of the secrets to Brianne’s success is that she’s learnt her business needs her to listen to the recommendations of others in order to succeed. She leaves her ego at the door when she goes to work and so do her colleagues.Take a listen and be inspired how vulnerability really can be the best way forward. Useful LinksBrianne’s Full Interview with us - Brianne West – Running the World’s most Sustainable Cosmetics CompanyEthique WebsiteBrianne on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we feature the first ever visual artist on the show when we talk with the entrepreneurial and talented American artist, Taylor White. Taylor has worked around the world creating incredible street murals and fine art. You may have seen her work in Melbourne, Oslo, Berlin, LA, Miami, and her hometown of Raleigh in North Carolina.Taylor spent a lot of last year driven by the goal to create and produce her own solo exhibition (The Pursuit of Happiness) inspired by her observations of life in the time of Covid. As you’ll hear, producing your own exhibition is no small undertaking.Being a professional artist is a tough gig - a recent study showed that only 17% of artists make most of their income from their actual art practise. So Taylor’s experiences make this all the more interesting.  In this episode you’ll learn: How Taylor creates large scale street muralsHer advice for anyone who wants to be more creativeWhy focusing on what you can control is so important And, why she believes almost anything is possible today.So don’t miss this great conversation with the thoughtful and creative Taylor White.Useful Links Taylor’s Instagram - @taylurkTaylor’s websiteTaylor’s Exhibition - The Pursuit of HappinessShaun Hussack - Melbourne street artist agency - Juddy RollerSilo Trail in Australia (very cool murals in regional areas) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s Future Proof mini episode is all about what it takes to get a big idea signed off. We’re excited to share very wise advice from senior Microsoft exec, Mitra Azizirad, who heads up their AI and Innovation division. Mitra speaks about what you should do when that fantastic idea or innovation you have gets knocked back.  (Hands up who knows that feeling!) Mitra is someone who’s had plenty of practise selling-in new ideas and approaches, and one of her top pieces of advice from our conversation was all about how you should react to being told “no” when you pitch an idea in a big corporate.  It’s important advice and we’re excited to revisit this with you here. Enjoy! Useful LinksMitra’s Full Interview with us - Mitra Azizirad – How Resilience and Persistence Can Make All The DifferenceMitra on LinkedIn - see her speeches here too! Well worth a watch!Microsoft Innovation - Mitra’s teamMicrosoft AI - also Mitra’s teamMcirosoft’s AI Business School - Free Course Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our episode this week features an American woman who abandoned the security and prestige of working with some of the world’s most sought after ad agencies to start her own businesses.Her name is Allison Kent Smith and one thing that really stands out about her is that she has consciously refused to pretend to be someone she’s not when trying to find VC investors for her startup.   That startup, giide.com, is a new platform for creating rich audio learning experiences featuring a host of multimedia options such as links, articles and graphics.In our conversation you’ll hear howAllison has experienced a few seminal moments when she just knew she had to leap out of her comfort zone work-wiseWhat a Silicon Valley VC told her when she met with him for funding that nearly made her give upWhy she asks herself how can she do less when she wakes up And how she’s found her tribe of investors and supporters by staying true to herself  So sit back and enjoy this episode with the not so typical entrepreneur, Allison Kent Smith. Useful LinksGiide WebsiteAllison on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our mini episode this week is packed with wisdom from one of our most thoughtful guests. Social entrepreneur, author and one of Forbes Magazine ‘100 Greatest Living Business Minds’, Jacqueline Novogratz, blew our socks off with her inspiring purpose and thoughtful wisdom when we spoke with her last year.We particularly loved how Jacqueline spoke inspiringly about courage and creating change, and she uses the analogy of bulls and doves in a brilliant way. At the time she was releasing her latest book, Manifesto for a Moral Revolution. Jacqueline starts by stressing how important it is not to spend ages thinking about doing something but to make a start, even if it scares you. You’ll also learn how she channels her inner bull and dove and how she overcame her fear of public speaking.Enjoy this episode. Useful Links Our full interview with Jacqueline NovogratzAcumen WebsiteJacqueline’s Books: Manifesto for a Moral Revolution – Practices to Build a Better World The Blue Sweater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s episode is all about becoming a great ‘people person’. It’s something we believe is probably the most important trait of a great leader. Of course, it’s not always easy to do, particularly these days when many of us are working from home at least some part of each week. Thanks to Covid, we’re all losing a bit of ‘muscle tone’ when it comes to building and maintaining healthy working relationships with our colleagues, direct reports and networks.But fear not as we have just the info you need to hear to reinvigorate your working life! In this episode you’ll hear: How one CEO was advised not to think she was running a company and instead to think of it as managing a group of individuals;Great advice on the key ingredients for strong working relationships even when everyone is working remotely;What mistake younger women make in particular when it comes to interactions at work; And the one special ingredient you need to build enduring relationships in ways that are otherwise impossible.So rediscover the ‘people person’ you want to be, and enjoy this episode!Useful LinksThe Trust Equation by Charles GreenLink to Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas InterviewLink to Connie Mckeage Interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s Future Proof Me mini episode is all about asking for what you want. It sounds so simple in theory but it’s not always easy to do is it? Listen up for great and pragmatic advice on asking and negotiating from the unique and gutsy former advertising CEO, Cindy Gallop. She’s now a Founder and international speaker and she’s passionate about women being treated equally in business. You’ll hear Cindy initially talk about being posed a great question about what she wanted to do by an old boss at the famed ad agency Bartle Bogle Hegarty that really got her thinking and changed her career. Then you get to hear her invaluable advice on promoting yourself and things you can do if you need to negotiate your salary. Enjoy this mini episode. Useful LinksLink to Cindy’s full interview with usAsk Cindy Gallop Chatbot MakeLoveNotPorn Cindy’s TED talk Cindy on Twitter Cindy on Facebook Cindy on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re really thrilled to be able to share our conversation with experienced founder, CEO and all round impressive operator, Connie Mckeage.Connie recently sold OneVue, the listed fintech business she ran in Sydney for 14 years. It was a dramatic journey at times, particularly when OneVue was left being owed $31 million dollars by another company which had collapsed. Connie is Canadian and has spent most of her career in financial services. With OneVue she and her 200 employees were looking to disrupt the funds management market by creating a new digital model that aimed to cut out the middleman and reduce fees for end investors. Connie has an impressive list of awards to her name including being awarded the Centenary Medal for contribution to Australian business leadership; as well as twice being named CEO of the Year at the Women in Finance Awards, including last year at the same time she was fighting to keep her business afloat when it was owed $31 million. In this episode you’ll hear: How Connie started her career in financial services by accident How she dealt with her husband’s vehement opposition to her business for years on endWhat she learnt from the hardest 18 months of her career; and   Her advice if you’re looking to disrupt an industry. So get comfy and listen now because Connie has such wise and thoughtful insights on so many topics. Useful LinkConnie on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s mini episode is all about facing your fears and not being held back in life by the fear of failure. It’s important to know that we don’t always recognise how we’re feeling as ‘fear of failure’ when we hesitate or say no, but often that’s what lies behind any hesitation.  In this episode we hear again from Kat Dunn. Kat was running Grameen Australia when we spoke a year or so back and these days Kat is working for herself and very much still focused on social ventures. Kat has thought a lot about failure and has held numerous failure-themed events in the past, and as a result, she has all kinds of wisdom to share as you will hear in this future-proofing, mini episode. Extra InfoHere are the 4 different lenses we shared at the end of this episode that can help when you’re worrying about failing. . . 1. Growth Mindset - overcoming a fixed mindset and embracing the prospect of growing and learning;2. The practise of Gratitude - to be more positive;  3. Purpose - instead of focusing on what you're afraid of, think about what are you moving towards? 4. Play - we underestimate the power of play in the adult world to really unlock creativity and get us into a state of inspiration and action, the perfect antidote to failure-inspired hesitation and inertia. LinksKats Full InterviewKat on LinkedInKat on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s episode features one of the most unassuming and humble entrepreneurs we’ve met.Adina Jacobs is the Co-Founder of an international technology accessories company called STM Goods that basically created a whole new category of product when it launched it 23 years ago. (Think really functional and yet not boring laptop backpacks and bags, ipad and tablet covers, chargers, and a whole host of other accessories.)Adina’s success as a young entrepreneur is testament to the power of building win-win relationships; whether it’s with manufacturers or retail clients. It was thanks to great relationships with Apple resellers that led to her products landing coveted space in Apple’s own destination retail stores when they launched. And not only does Adina work with Apple but STM are also key suppliers of Microsoft accessories as well, plus many other brands. Adina is also Co-Founder of Mentor Walks in Australia, a not-for-profit expanding all around the country with its ‘walk and talk’ model. We had her Co-Founder, Bobbi Mahlab, on the show some months back.In this episode you’ll learn: How a creative use for a padded postal envelope 23 years ago was the genesis of a new product category, and an internationally successful businessHow Adina thinks, and goes about, building win win relationships How STM has succeeded getting things successfully manufactured in China and elsewhere in the past two decades; and How to set yourself up for success with your Co-Founder. So sit back, relax and enjoy this episode with the humble and high achieving Adina Jacobs. Useful LinksAdina on LinkedInSTM websiteMentorWalks website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look at the realities of being a startup founder. Becoming an entrepreneur and a founder is increasingly popular, even with school students where a recent survey showing that 40% of them now want to be entrepreneurs when they complete their studies. But it’s not all fame, fortune and delightful autonomy if you intend to build a business that will scale and survive. And we figured, who better to hear what being a founder is really like than one of Australia’s most successful female entrepreneurs, Cyan Ta’eed, the Co-Founder of the hugely successful digital marketplace, Envato (valued at over a billion dollars). Cyan is also the founder of the ethical chocolate company Hey Tiger and go milkshake, an app for Instagram influencers. In this episode she shares with us just how hard she and her co-founders worked to get Envato off the ground. It didn’t mean that they couldn’t choose where they’d work those long hours as you will hear in this fascinating insight into this Founders reality. Enjoy this mini episode. Useful LinksCyan Ta’eed’s full interviewCyan’s personal InstagramHey Tiger InstagramHey Tiger website – order your chocolate here (delivery to Australia, NZ & US for now)Milkshake InstagramEnvato InstagramEnvato website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a very special episode this week because we’re sharing the vulnerable story of how one of our guests was subsequently fired from a high profile role in the US and how she navigated her way through the dark times that followed.  That guest is Heidi Hackemer and what she shares in this episode is so generous and valuable for all of us to hear; after all nothing is permanent and plans fall over on a regular basis. Heidi is a leading creative who had her own brand agency in New York and also headed up the Creative Studio at the philanthropic Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) in California. Not long after our first conversation with Heidi in July 2018 things went wrong, very wrong. Heidi was fired from CZI and not only that, when she got back to New York, she had to close her brand strategy agency, W&W too. We learnt about this because Heidi wrote an extremely brave and vulnerable article on Medium (link below) describing what had happened and how low she was feeling.Admiring her generous honesty, we reached out to her just as COVID was taking hold everywhere round the world last year. Heidi agreed to speak with us.After our conversation, we made a decision not to publish the interview last year, as it just felt too raw. With Heidi’s permission, we’ve all agreed that now is the right time to share the story she has been so generous in sharing with us. She’s well and truly bounced back from the lows she describes and is now the Executive Creative Director for North America at the booming global company, Oatly. In this episode Heidi shares: How, after being fired, she initially couldn’t stop worrying about moneyHer advice for others who lose their jobsHeidi’s generous sharing of all the things she did to pull herself out of depression and bounce back, And the inspiring reason she shared her extraordinary piece on MediumEven if you are securely employed right now, we really recommend you listen to this unique conversation. And if you know someone who’s lost their job make sure they listen to this too! They’ll thank you later. Enjoy this episode with the generous, and very thoughtful, Heidi Hackemer.Useful LinksHeidi on LinkedInMedium article that prompted this second interviewHeidi on TwitterHeidi on InstagramOatly website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s future-proofing mini episode is all about making the most of meetings you attend at work. And seriously, this is one of the most important tools you have to develop your visibility and your reputation. How many times have you sat through a meeting trying to jump in and contribute, or worse, left a meeting realising you hadn’t said anything at all?As you’ll hear in today’s show, more than one senior executive uses the ‘15 minute Rule’ to hold themselves, and sometimes their direct reports, to account. In other words, have you contributed something or asked a question within the first 15 minutes of any meeting you attend? Hear some terrific advice from corporate highflyer and Honeywell’s President & CEO of Honeywell Connected Enterprise, Que Dallara who’s a strong believer in making sure you’re visible if you’re at the table.  So do not miss this episode if you sometimes leave a meeting wishing you’d made a particular point or had had the courage to ask that question that had been on your mind. Useful LinksLink to Que’s Full InterviewQue’s LinkedIn  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you believe it? Almost three years ago we started this podcast and now we’re excited to be releasing this, our 100th episode! A particular thank you to you if you’ve taken the time to review, subscribe or recommend our show as it really makes all our work that much more worthwhile. And we always love to hear from you, whether it’s guest or show ideas, or any feedback. Just email us here. This week’s 100th episode features a woman who has a pretty incredible story. Her name is Mouna Aouri and she’s a Tunisian who started out as a bridge engineer, including working for 7 years in Japan. (And Japan is NOT an easy place for women to work!)  After running a successful business in her home country of Tunisia, Mouna now works in Singapore with Beacon Fund which is investing in female entrepreneurs in South East Asia. Not only that, she launched and runs her own online community supporting women entrepreneurs called ‘Woomentum’. In this episode you’ll learn: Why Mouna left Tunisia to build bridges in JapanHow her successful business and life was turned upside down by the Arab Spring uprisingHow, after losing her identity as a new Mum in a new country, she picked herself up and turned her experience into a business supporting other women; and The common mistakes female entrepreneurs make and how to overcome them.Mouna is very open and vulnerable about the difficult time she encountered trying to reinvent herself and her career in a new country and as a new Mum, and her story of how she bounced back is really inspiring. So why not grab yourself a yummy slice of ‘100th episode cake’ 😂 and enjoy this episode! Useful LinksWoomentum - community supporting female entrepreneursBeacon Fund - funding female entrepreneursLink to the Research Mouna mentioned - The Path to Success: How Women-owned Business Transform in the Era of Digitalization Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s mini episode is about keeping things in perspective and not taking things personally at work. We hear great advice from one of our wisest guests, Julia Paige, Uber’s global head of Social Impact. We both have in our time, and the wasted hours of angst trying to second-guess the motivations of others or their perceptions of us, were truly a waste of time.How often have you been rattled by something someone has said to you at work, then spent hours ruminating and worrying about how you're perceived by others? Spare yourself the pain and check out this mini episode to help you realise if it's work ...it's not personal!Useful LinksLink to Julia’s full interviewJulia on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent Microsoft trends in work report showed that 40 billion more emails were sent in February 2021 than the previous February, due to the increase in remote working. No wonder so many of us are feeling burnt out and that our work/life boundaries are all askew! We’re happy to say our latest ‘How To’ episode is jam-packed with tips on how to appropriately say “No” at work, whether you’re an employee or work for yourself. We’re not saying it’s always right or easy to say “No” but what we do observe in our leadership work around the world is that some people say “Yes” way more than they need to and can be taken advantage of. If you think this might be you, then don’t miss this episode where you’ll learn:The reasons why we often find it hard to say “No”Great responses you can try when asked out of the blue to do something for someoneA useful framework one professional speaker and author uses to work out what to say “No” to; and An intuitive way to figure out what your true priorities are. So before you reply to any more emails, enjoy this episode!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s mini episode focuses on staying current with your skills in the fast changing world of work. Something that’s relevant for all of us given the pace of technology change! In this episode, we hear from drone and tech expert, Dr Catherine Ball, whom we featured on the show about a year and a half ago. She’s a real dynamo and a passionate believer in accessible lifelong learning. Cath is a strong believer in how important it is for corporates and individuals to think about re-training in order to keep up with where technology is taking us all. Plus she shares some great resources as well and you can see links to those below. Our take is this: don’t get overwhelmed with the full spectrum of change that’s happening in technology, take it one SMALL chunk at a time. Think about what one new skill or piece of knowledge would be most useful for you right now in your current role to help you to continue to grow and progress? Then find a short course or expert you can learn from - it might be as simple as a free 2 hour course. Cath also shares great advice on how networking and linking in with industry associations to help you learn and make your next career step. So what are you waiting for? Enjoy this mini episode.Useful LinksDr Cath Ball’s websiteDr Cath Ball LinkedinKaggle (free cyber security and coding courses online) Harvard University’s Introduction to Computer Science, EdXLearn to Code by Dash, General AssemblyEmail Marketing Crash Course, HubspotHow to Start a StartUp with Sam Altman at Stanford UniversityProduct Design by Google, UdacityCompetitive Strategy, Coursera - uses game theory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re excited to bring you this week’s important conversation with psychologist, burnout expert, author and leadership coach, Dr Jacinta Jiménez.We’ve actually known Jacinta for some years and followed her great work on leadership, coaching and high performance with keen interest. We were really excited when she told us about her new book, The Burnout Fix.Jacinta has broken new ground with this book deconstructing and presenting burnout in an actionable way we’d never seen before, and all of it is science backed. Jacinta studied and obtained her doctorate in Psychology from Stanford University where she focused on peak performance, motivation and behaviour change.  What makes her so interesting to speak to and learn from is that she has also more recently spent several years in the tech startup world helping to build a coaching-at-scale business called BetterUp, in San Francisco. In this episode and in her new book, Jacinta deconstructs burnout and you’ll hear how: Her own 2 burnout experiences changed and shaped her careerThe telltale signs of burnout may not be what you think they areHow the focus of her work has been influenced by being one of the few Latina women in her field; and You’ll learn about a model you can use to help prevent burnout happening to you.So without further ado enjoy this episode with the passionate and learned Dr Jacinta Jiménez ...Useful LinksJainta’s new book: The Burnout FixAmazon Kindle linkAmazon Hardcover linkJacinta’s websiteJacinta on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s mini episode is in honour of International Women’s Day. We don’t know about you but this feels like a bit of a watershed year in terms of gender equality and sexual harassment issues rising to almost boiling point in multiple places around the world. Now is the time to call out inequality, injustice and gendered violence when we see them in action. In this episode we reflect on:Why we still need to keep gender equality on the agenda and why IWD is importantHow the pandemic created a triple whammy for womenGreat advice on how you can call out bias when you encounter it at work, andHow virtual meetings haven’t necessarily improved things for women’s voices being heard. You’ll get to hear some advice from us and from one of our favourite guests, NASA’s Trudy Kortes, so enjoy this Future Proof Me episode. Useful LinksWomens March 4 Justice websitePetition to Australia’s Prime Minister on Gendered ViolenceTrudy Kortes episodeNASA websiteTrudy’s websiteTrudy LinkedinTrudy Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt totally blindsided or cheated? That’s exactly what happened to our guest this week who spent more than ten years building a startup into a huge success, only to find the company sold by the other investors without receiving a cent. Just two years later the business was valued at over 11 billion dollars!There’s no doubt that serial Scottish entrepreneur Lesley Eccles has ridden the startup rollercoaster on a grand scale. What we find so incredible and inspiring is how she’s bounced back from the devastating loss of her and her co-founders’ first business hit, FanDuel, to focus on starting a business all over again.Lesley says she felt she had no alternative but to start from scratch again - but this time she’s brought her knowledge of running and scaling a technology business to build the number one relationship and self care app, Relish.As Lesley shares her fascinating journey you’ll learn how:Lesley, her husband and their 3 other co-founders weren’t sure if their start up would be successful until they were 7 years inHow their team, headquartered in Scotland, managed to become successful in the US market of fantasy sports building a team of 500 employees with 6million usersWhat lessons Lesley learnt as a result of the gut-wrenching sale of FanDuelAnd why Relish is all about making the world a happier place.Lesley’s story and lessons really are remarkable so don’t miss this episode with the resilient and gutsy Lesley Eccles. Useful LinksRelish in the Apple App StoreRelish websiteLesley Eccles on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to this week’s Future Proof Me mini-episode. Valentine’s Day was only a week or two prior to us recording this episode and it really brought home how we’re often primed to make our self worth dependent on being loved or valued by others. Whereas what really counts, is what we think and say to ourselves! This brings us to the wisdom of the amazing 92 year old June Dally Watkins, whom we were lucky enough to feature on the show some time ago but still in her 90’s. Very sadly, she passed away early last year leaving an incredible legacy as a pioneering businesswoman and total inspiration.  In the first part of this week’s mini episode, you hear June talk, in her own inimitable way, about just how important it is to like and love yourself. Then we explore the labels we can unconsciously (or consciously) give ourselves and how these can really make a BIG difference. And they’re really influenced by how much we have self-worth, love and respect. We hear an inspiring story of how Barcelona-based innovator and futurist Cecilia (‘Ce Ce’) Tham, suddenly realised how negative the labels she was giving herself were. She changed them and her prospects changed completely with them. What labels do you give yourself? Do you truly like and love yourself? Enjoy this week’s mini episode to hear from two super wise, fabulous and diverse women. Useful LinksJune Dally WatkinsJune Dally Watkins Full Interview - Redefining What’s Possible for Women Even at 92!JDW WebsiteSydney Morning Herald Good Weekend Article on June Dally Watkins: Cecelia ThamCecelia Tham Full Interview - Predicting the FutureCecilia’s website Cecelia’s business FuturityMakers of Barcelona (MOB)  allwomen AI Training School Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to another special episode of the show. For those of you listening in the past few weeks, you’ll know that we have finally relented to the many requests over time to share our own stories.Claire’s been overwhelmed with the responses to her episode that we aired two weeks ago and this week it’s Greta’s turn to be interviewed by Claire! Claire loved chatting with Greta about her innovative and fascinating career journey to date. Tune in now to hear: How Greta spent the very first part of her working career as a professional ballet dancerHow she hasn’t finished high school and doesn’t have an undergrad degree but managed to get an MBA and work at prestigious management consultancy, McKinsey & Company How, against all odds, she managed to secure her dream job working for an overseas organisation founded by Bono And, what she learnt from her time on the executive teams at eBay and Sydney Opera House. Without further ado, enjoy this episode with our inventive and strategic co-host, Greta Thomas.Useful LinksGreta on LinkedInGreta on TwitterDon’t Stop Us Now! WebsiteFull Potential Labs WebsiteThe Lazarus Effect Documentary co-produced by GretaRED.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s mini ‘Future Proof Me’ episode is all about the power of dreaming big. One person who’s a passionate believer in the power of the dreams we make for ourselves is stationery and Swedish design entrepreneur, Kristina Karlsson - the founder of kikki.K. We had Kristina on the show around the time her business went into voluntary administration last year. It was a perfect storm and COVID was the last straw. However, the great news is that in August last year they found an investor and the brand and business lives on, still with Kristina and her husband Paul continuing to run the business.Kristina makes a big distinction between goal setting and dreaming. Goal setting is a rational process where you take reality into account, while dreaming, she says, is where you let go of reality and really think about what you would most love to happen - to create your dream life.  We also love how Kristina stresses you don’t have to be special to achieve great things…. Win One of Kristina’s ‘Your Dream Life’ books We’re thrilled to say we have three copies of Kristina’s book ‘Your Dream Life Starts Here’ to give away to listeners keen to follow the seven steps Kristina mentions in this mini episode. Simply email us at [email protected] and tell us in less than 50 words why it’s important to you to be able to think and dream bigger. Entries close COB Wednesday, 24 February 2021. Winners will be notified by email. Useful LinksKristina’s Dream Life website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By popular demand, we’re excited to share a unique episode with you today. We’re pretty excited because we’ve been asked to do this since we launched the podcast nearly 3 years ago. If you haven’t already guessed, we’ve finally relented and will be sharing our own career stories and journeys with you. Today you get to hear all about Claire’s extraordinary career and journey. Whilst normally you’d hear both of us asking questions, of course today, only Greta is asking the questions. Claire, of course, will be answering them. (Yippee!) Greta was blown away by Claire’s remarkable career to date. In this episode you’ll learn how Claire: Received an award from the UK Prime Minister as one of Britain's People of the Year at the age of 26How a tragedy changed the course of her life What it was like working at Google and why they’re so innovativeAnd finally, why she left her plum job on the Google Australian leadership team Without further ado please enjoy this episode getting to know our co-host, the amazing Claire Hatton.  Useful LinksClaire on LinkedinDon’t Stop Us Now! WebsiteFull Potential Labs Website3P Learning WebsiteAPT Travel Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re excited to share our first mini episode for 2021!It’s a topical one for many people, particularly those whose careers may have been affected in some way by COVID in the past year. We were blown away by the career story of Dr Emma Camp, a coral scientist, a UN Young Leader and a National Geographic Explorer, amongst numerous other accolades she’s earnt along the way. When you look at Emma’s LinkedIn profile now you would think she’s always been seen as a superstar but in fact, this is far from the truth. At the very beginning of her career, Emma really struggled to get her foot in the door of any kind of scientific research and she had to get both creative and very resilient to continue her dream of becoming a marine scientist. Don’t miss her story of the incredibly creative way she got her foot in the door and hear her advice on going after what you really want in your career. Enjoy this mini episode ....Useful LinksLink to Emma's full interview on Don't Stop Us Now!Emma’s websiteTwitter LinkedInInstagramUN Young Leaders Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, Happy New Year and welcome to our first episode for 2021!We couldn’t think of a better guest to start the year with than social entrepreneur Ronni Kahn, the Founder and CEO of OzHarvest. Ronni is a South African who’s lived in Australia for many years. The story of how she founded and then grew OzHarvest is really quite something. If you’re not familiar with OzHarvest, it’s Australia’s leading food rescue organisation, ensuring that quality, untouched food from supermarkets and big events gets delivered to provide meals for those in need and saving good food going to landfill. Incredibly OzHarvest has delivered 160 million meals in Australia to date. Plus, it’s expanded overseas as well. Ronni recently released her memoir, called A Repurposed Life and we explore her fascinating life and career journey in this episode including: How Ronni’s early life, from growing up in South Africa, to living on a kibbutz in Israel helped shape her ultimate purpose to end food waste How her earlier entrepreneurial endeavours with florist shops, pyramid-selling skin care, and a flourishing events business, helped her build her self confidence and enabled her to think biggerHow OzHarvest has had to pivot and adapt through COVID, andWhy Ronni advises you not to wait to give more than you getIf you’re looking to find your purpose, get some inspiration or hear how someone else has made career transitions then don’t miss this episode with the focused and impressive Ronni Kahn. Useful LinksRonni’s Book - A Repurposed LifeOzHarvest website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can’t think of a better note to finish 2020 on than this week’s episode with an incredible woman and international leader, Michelle Guthrie.Michelle may be best known for her time as Managing Director at the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation which is Australia’s equivalent to the UK’s BBC). She was dismissed halfway through her contract amidst great public controversy.Prior to her role with the ABC, Michelle spent much of her career based in Asia where she was CEO of Star TV with more than 4,000 staff; and she also spent 5 years at Google Asia Pacific as a Managing Director there.Nowadays, Michelle sits on a number of company boards and advises tech companies on scaling globally.We had a really fascinating and uplifting conversation with Michelle and you’ll hear how:Michelle transitioned her career from lawyer to global media and technology executiveJoining Google after running Star TV was a bit of a culture shockShe bounced back from her very public end at the ABC and how she thinks of this time;And, hear her views on women being held to different standards in business.We really loved this open conversation with Michelle and think you will too. Don’t miss this one! Useful LinksMichelle on LinkedInBoard’s Michelle Sits On:StarhubCatapultHoppr Holiday Wishes from UsThis is our last episode for 2020 as we take a break and recharge our batteries. The podcast will be back again on 20th January featuring a great conversation with the amazing social entrepreneur Ronni Kahn.Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful, happy and healthy festive season (if you're celebrating) and great transition to the New Year.If you enjoy our podcast and would like to make our year a little brighter then please rate and review our show on your podcasting platform of choice. We’ve heard Santa really rates people who do this too! ;-) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s Future Proof Me mini episode we explore one aspect of a topic we’ve been asked a lot about this year. That topic is career transition and today we dive a little deeper on one thing that can be a major consideration for some, and that’s their financial security.  Particularly in this time of COVID, it’s understandable if you’re giving extra thought to your finances. Of course it’s not everything, but it’s a really interesting topic because sometimes it can be hard to think purely rationally about money and one’s medium term financial security.  It’s why this mini episode revisits the refreshing and calm, practical thinking of one of our former guests, Katie Vanneck-Smith. Katie chose to leave her high paying job as President of Dow Jones in New York to co-found a media startup called Tortoise in the UK. You’ll hear about the thought process she went through to work out whether she could afford to make this change and still support her family. And how she’s scaled back the parties she’s famous for! Plus, at the end you’ll also hear Claire and Greta briefly each share their stories about how they considered one of their own career transitions.Enjoy this mini episode. Useful LinksKatie Vanneck-Smith full episode - Work Hard, Have Fun, Make History Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our latest How To episode, the last one for 2020!This week we’re exploring how to end this year on a positive note. It’s been such a crazy year! From Australia and California's shocking bushfires to the global COVID pandemic, which has led to so much disruption to all our lives.We like to think of the end of the calendar year as a great opportunity to be a circuit breaker. With so many people right now feeling exhausted, this is a great chance for us all to start the process of recharging our batteries and freshening our outlook over the Holiday season.In this episode we share 4 great tips that you can choose from to help you reset, clear your head and generally position yourself in the best possible way to enjoy December and start 2021 feeling much more positive. We explore everything from humour, to reflecting on your 2020 actions, to telling someone how much you appreciate them. So if you want to end 2020 in the best possible way then this is the episode for you. Enjoy! Interesting LinksJennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas - Humour as a Super PowerThanking someone who’s helped you: inspiring, short video  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the crazy year that 2020 has been and many people feeling exhausted as we come into the Holiday season, this week’s mini episode may be exactly what you need. In ‘Taking Control of Your Calendar’ we revisit some great advice from drone expert and Associate Professor, Dr Cath Ball on optimising your time and calendar. As she puts it so adroitly, she now thinks of emails simply as other people telling you how to use your time. Cath is something of a dynamo - you can hear it in the way she speaks - so many fantastic thoughts, all at a million miles per hour. Cath had to learn some important lessons when she left corporate life and started working for herself. Particularly once she had her first baby, she realised just how priceless her time was and how easy it was to let other people control her time. So if you’re feeling like your diary is out of your control then you’ll love Cath’s thoughts and advice on ensuring how you spend your time works for you. Whether you work for yourself or for others there’s plenty of great advice here. Enjoy! LinksLink to full interview with Dr Cath BallDr Cath Ball’s website World of Drones Congress Dr Cath Ball Linkedin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s episode features Colombian founder, Mia Perdomo. She and her co-founder have built a business fighting for equality for women at work across Latin America. Mia trained as a psychologist but always thought of herself as a feminist. In 2014, Mia attended a four month long leadership program at a US university, and had what she describes as a ‘life changing experience’. It was here that she realised she could be an entrepreneur and deliver social change.She teamed up with fellow course participant, Peruvian Andrea de la Piedra, and together they launched Aequales, a business focused on closing the gender gap in Latin America. They started by offering diversity consulting services to businesses in Peru and Colombia.  But when business wasn’t as good as hoped, Mia and her co-founder were forced to get creative.And they did!In this episode you’ll learn:How the idea they came up with totally changed the prospects for their business, without losing its missionWhy Mia is so passionate about being a ‘for-profit’ business with a social cause, How she and her co-founder have navigated building a profitable multi-country Latin American business and . . .The astounding way some companies treat female job candidates. Without further ado enjoy this episode with the passionate and determined Mia Perdomo.Useful LinksMia's LinkedInAequales WebsiteAequales TwitterAequales Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week’s Future Proof Me mini episode, we couldn’t resist going back to one of our earliest episodes with the amazing speaker, author and Fellow at Oxford University, Rachel Botsman. Rachel’s schedule has changed pretty drastically since COVID broke out as normally she’d be flying round the world given keynotes on the most prestigious of stages. Now she’s getting used to giving her keynotes virtually. Whether the format is virtual or in person, the very generous and fulsome advice Rachel shares here is invaluable to help you think about, and prepare, a great presentation or speech.Even if you don’t want to give a TED talk as Rachel has, we all know that how we present our ideas and information really does matter. Enjoy this episode where Rachel shares her trade secrets. Useful LinksRachel's original episode - TED Talks, Writing Books and BHAG Goals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s episode features a woman who never dreamt she’d end up working in a high tech environment. In fact, Ellen Broad imagined she would be a lawyer or librarian when she was younger. However this tech exec and academic is now a Senior Fellow at the 3A Institute at the Australian National University. The Institute is a multi-disciplinary department created to help humans prepare for, and navigate, a world that will be forever altered by AI-powered ‘cyber-physical systems’. A little bit more about Ellen, she trained as a lawyer (more about that in our conversation) and she’s worked in data-related roles in the Hague and in the UK, including being an expert adviser to the UK Secretary of State on Data, and head of Policy for the UK’s Open Data Institute. Not only that, but Ellen has also written an award winning book on AI and its impact on humans called ‘Made By Humans’. In this episode you’ll learn:How Ellen navigated moving countries, and finding work, without having any network in her new home-baseHow she's found her voice to speak up against gender biasWhat it's like working in a truly diverse team - hint it’s not always easy Why she’s using social media a lot less these days, andWhere she thinks technology will go in the next five years.Enjoy this episode with the unassuming and very smart Ellen Broad. Links3A Institute websiteEllen Broad’s websiteEllen’s Book - Made by HumansGriffith Review Article - Computer Says NoResources Recommended by EllenCoded Bias DocumentaryAlgorithms of Oppression by Safiya NobleWeapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O’NeilPAIR Program with GoogleThe Coding Train - Daniel Shiffman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you go with sensitive conversations? They’re not easy are they?  This week’s mini episode shares how NASA executive Trudy Kortes has learnt over time to call out gender bias when she experiences it. If you’ve not heard one of these bite-sized episodes before, the idea is to focus on the most valuable insights, gems of advice and ideas from our incredible guests . . . all focusing on the theme of future proofing ourselves and our careers.Trudy’s advice includes some great principles for all difficult conversations, so make your next difficult conversation a little easier with this bite-sized nugget of wisdom and experience. Useful LinksTrudy’s orig episode: A Career in Space and Real Life MoonshotsNASA websiteTrudy’s websiteTrudy LinkedinTrudy Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re excited to introduce you to the youngest woman we’ve had on the show to date. But age isn’t the reason we’re happy for you to meet 27 year old Sophia Athas.  Sophia is the self-taught, entrepreneurial founder of a thriving new-age creative agency called Hatrik House. Sophia’s business started out simply as a creative outlet and side hustle for when she was studying law at university. In the years that followed, Sophia realised she had the makings of a business as her work on social media attracted attention and turned her into a brand influencer in her own right.  Hatrik House has now grown to become a fully fledged agency focusing on social media and content with a talented team of women helping service a whole host of brands.  And full disclosure here, we were so impressed with Hatrik’s work when we saw one of their clients on Instagram, we hired her ourselves about two years ago!In that time we’ve watched as Sophia’s business has grown and admired how she continues to navigate all the challenges that come with leading a fast growing business as a young woman.  In this episode you’ll hear:Sophia’s experiences of being taken seriously (or not) as a female boss in her 20'sWhat she believes have been the most important factors in running her businessHow she thinks COVID will affect both digital and real-life experiences going forwardAnd, her advice if you're thinking of setting up a side hustle.Without further ado, here’s our conversation with the composed and creative Sophia Athas. LinksSophia on InstagramHatrik House websiteHatrik House on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s mini, Future Proof Me episode features some insightful advice about saying “Yes” to the unknown, even when it really scares you. We hear from fashion entrepreneur Caroline Issa, the CEO of the Tank group which includes the revered global fashion and culture magazine, Tank Magazine. We loved Caroline’s openness to embrace unexpected and unfamiliar opportunities. It seems so relevant in this time of COVID when nearly all of us are navigating the unfamiliar on an almost daily basis!Her willingness to embrace doing things she hasn’t done before, even when she’s not sure she knows how to be successful with them, has worked so well for her. It’s as if she channels the magic of saying “yes” and it’s really paid off.Hear her advice on how she copes when she’s not sure whether she can rise to the challenge or not.... Useful LinksLink to full 'Don't Stop Us Now!' episode with Caroline IssaCaroline on InstagramCaroline on LinkedinTank Magazine on InstagramTank Magazine website Book: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway – by Susan Jeffries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We think you’re going to love this week’s episode featuring two super impressive women who, amongst other things, teach at Stanford University’s famed Graduate School of Business (GSB). Yes, today you get two for the price of one! ;-) Despite their serious surrounds, these two are determined to bring levity and humour to the world having discovered just how powerful humour can be in dark times and at work. Jennifer Aaker is General Atlantic Professor at Stanford’s GSB, where she has been one of the favourite professors there for around 20 years. She’s a Behavioural Psychologist and author, and her research focus areas include: purpose and meaning and how they shape the choices we make; and most recently she’s been working with our other guest today, Naomi Bagdonas on the power of using humour in a business context. Naomi Bagdonas was a stand up comic by night and a management consultant by day, never mixing the two, until one day she realised that she was living an almost double life and decided it was time to be herself wherever she was. These days Naomi is a lecturer at Stanford, an Executive Coach, an author and she even teaches improv comedy to inmates at San Francisco’s County Jail.Jennifer and Naomi began teaching the importance of humour to MBA students and then realised that what they’d discovered was what the world really needed right now . . . hence their new book out this week, ‘Humour, Seriously’. In this laughter-filled episode, you’ll hear: Why Naomi and Jennifer believe humour is a secret superpower at work and in life,How we all fall off a humour cliff at the age of 23 and what we can do about it,Practical tips to increase creativity and innovation in your team, andHow you can potentially gain an additional 8 years on your life!Enjoy this episode with these two witty, wickedly smart women ...Useful Links:Humour, Seriously websiteTest to see what humour type you areJennifer Aaker on LinkedInNaomi Bagdonas on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s Future Proof Me mini episode shares some great advice if you’re contemplating starting your own business or side hustle.We were so inspired by social enterprise founder Navyn Salem when we had her on the show a year or so ago. She told us how, when she had the idea to set up a social enterprise to tackle malnutrition in children in developing countries, everyone told her it couldn’t be done. She decided she would prove the naysayers wrong and, today, her organisation Edesia has made an incredible impact and transformed 12 million children’s lives in 54 countries.In this mini episode, Navyn shares advice about how to get started and how to approach the many problems any founder is sure to encounter. Navyn really is the ‘real deal’ and if you like this mini episode be sure to listen back to our full conversation with her here. Useful Links:Edesia WebsiteNavyn on Instagram Link to the full 'Don't Stop Us Now!' episode with Navyn Salem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s episode is one of our ‘How To’ episodes and we’re covering that sometimes awkward topic of networking. One of our guests has described your network as your ‘net worth’ and while that may be an exaggeration, there’s no doubt who you know can really make a difference to opportunities that may come your way. Particularly if you’re in the position of wanting to change industries or jobs.Of course, building your network during COVID can be a little bit trickier and we talk about this during the episode.You’ll also hear tips and advice on:How to nurture and maintain your existing network What we (Claire and Greta) actually say and do when we’re ‘networking’ How we approach it to take the awkwardness away And how to think about growing your network to help your career goals.So if you’re contemplating a career change, or have neglected your network this year, then this is the episode for you! If you know someone who is looking for a job or to change careers, then why not share this with them now. Enjoy!  Useful Links:New York Times Article we refer to - 'We're all socially awkward now"Full interview with Dr Cath Ball - Flying High with Drones and MoreFull interview with Maria Macnamara - On Reinvention Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s future-proofing mini episode is all about how to take action even when you feel unsure, nervous or afraid. The advice and observations of one of our earliest guests, investment banker and Chair of numerous tech startups, Lindley Edwards, is really valuable on this topic. Particularly in this time of COVID, learning how to manage our fears, nerves and worries is an important skill. It’s a skill we all need to continue to practise because it’s completely normal for all of us to feel fear at times, if not often, at work. But fear can hold us back from growing and learning if we don’t practise taking action despite some nerves or fear. Lindley has a great way of contextualising this very human experience which we think you’ll find really helpful. You are not alone. Enjoy this mini episode …. Listen to our full interview with Lindley Edwards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have such a treat for you this week with the truly multi-talented and globally respected Debbie Millman. Debbie is a designer, author, educator, artist, brand expert and host of one of the world's longest running and highly respected podcasts, Design Matters. Named one of the most creative people in business by Fast Company and one of the most influential designers working today by Graphic Design USA, Debbie has also written six books, her artwork has been exhibited in numerous galleries, and she co-founded the world’s first Masters in Branding.She’s also one of the most authentic and thoughtful people we’ve met. From difficult and traumatic beginnings, Debbie has gone on to have a stellar career.She was President of Sterling Brands for 20 years and grew the company from 15 people to 150 before selling the business. She’s created many many iconic household brands that you see in stores today, including for Haagen-Dazs, Burger King, 7Up, and Star Wars merchandise. In this episode you’ll learn: How the worst day of Debbie’s life ended up being probably the most important day of her life,Why she feels branding is one of the most significant disciplines in our culture and lives today,Her advice about developing self esteem; and What's she's learnt from over 500 podcast interviews with some incredible guests.Enjoy this episode with the insightful and inspiring Debbie Millman. Useful Linkshttps://www.debbiemillman.com/Debbie’s TED talk - How Symbols and Brands Shape our HumanitySociety 6 Debbie Millman - various designs by Debbie that you can buyHow to Build Your Personal Brand - A Course with Debbie MillmanThe Art of the Story - Creating Visual NarrativesDebbie’s reading listFuturists Debbie mentions:Faith PopcornWilliam Gordon’s books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s ‘Future Proof Me’ mini episode shares fantastic advice on how to overcome Imposter Syndrome. We were really struck by the great advice one of our very earliest guests shared with us on this topic.Courtney Hohne has a box seat to some of the most incredible innovations in the world as chief Storyteller at X: the Moonshot Factory, Alphabet’s (i.e. Google) - innovation and R&D company. Think self driving cars, internet balloons and drone deliveries amongst many other innovations in the works. At X, Courtney is surrounded by some of the world’s brightest, quickest and sharpest minds, an environment where even the most confident of executives could be forgiven for feeling a tad intimidated or for feeling like an imposter at the meeting table!In fact, as she so refreshingly shares with us, this is something Courtney has to face into every day and her great advice on overcoming that imposter feeling is well worth heeding. Check it out now we’re sure you’ll be glad you did! Enjoy. Link to Courtney Hohne's original episode : https://dontstopusnow.co/courtney-hohne-the-truth-about-innovation/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest on the show this week is someone who’s a textbook case in career reinvention. Maria MacNamara completely reinvented her career after two and a half decades working in professional services. After finally getting sick of what she describes as misogyny and bad behaviour, Maria knew she had to call it quits and leave professional services for something completely different.Now, that’s not to say professional services today has the same issues Maria experienced, and Maria is the complete diplomat on this topic, but suffice to say she needed a change and knew she wanted to do something completely different.And so she did! Maria worked in politics and government in completely different roles including digital transformation for a number of years and immersed herself in the startup world. Today Maria’s role is CEO of Advance which is all about connecting global Australians with one another and to Australia, in order to create economic and cultural opportunities, collaborations, investments and innovations.   In this episode you’ll learn: How being an immigrant set Maria up for successful reinventionWhat it takes to reinvent your careerMaria’s principles for successful innovation, and Her advice on networking and connecting.   Enjoy this episode with the constantly learning and always connecting Maria MacNamara.Useful LinksAdvance.orgAdvance on LinkedInMaria on TwitterMaria on LinkedIn  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s mini Future Proof Me episode shares some real negotiation gems from entrepreneur and CEO of multiple global businesses, Margarita Herdocia. Margarita has an impressive track record in financial and real estate investment, as well as extensive business interests in food franchise operations. Given Margarita’s business interests are in locations as far afield as Costa Rica and Nicaragua, as well as the USA and Russia, it was clear to us that Margarita has learnt first-hand what it takes to be very successful in negotiations.  We spoke to Margarita quite some time ago but what’s really stayed with both of us is the advice she shared on how to negotiate even when you’re the only woman in the room and clearly encountering chauvinistic behaviour. In this episode you’ll hear specifically: What to do at the negotiation table when you’re experiencing sexist behaviour, andMargarita’s advice to women negotiating their salary.Enjoy this short and sweet mini episode now and arm yourself with some savvy negotiation gems! If you've enjoyed this episode you might want to listen to our 'How to Negotiate Your Pay' episode too Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week for a fascinating conversation with Uber's global head of Social Impact, Julia Paige. This mum of triplets has so much wisdom to share and has learnt some amazing lessons about resilience and the stories we tell ourselves. Julia’s had an amazing career including working as Chief of Staff for Maria Shriver the first lady of California for numerous years. And then she went on to senior marketing roles at Google and now Uber. Julia is a passionate believer in the power of stories and if our conversation is anything to go by she’s got some fantastic stories to share. In this episode you’ll learn:When Julia found out she was having tripletsHow she manages juggling work and a young family Why purpose is so important to herAnd, how she believes resilience is so important to cultivate and what role the stories we tell ourselves can playSo if you're in the need for a dose of positivity and inspiration this is the episode for you. Useful LinksJulia on LinkedInUber's Social Impact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gotta problem? Then listen up! Our first mini episode for August shares some tips to help you solve gnarly problems better. Many Future of Work experts agree that complex problem solving skills will be in strong demand. These are the kinds of problems that computers and AI can’t solve because they are only as good as the (historical) data we program into them. Even the best algorithms can’t solve complex problems in the creative way a human brain can. Listen now to hear about the lessons we and some of our guests have learnt about tackling problems and making the decisions that need to be made to move forward. Enjoy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest on the podcast this week is Brianne West, the New Zealander serial entrepreneur and founder of global sustainable cosmetics company, Ethique. Brianne has a bold and pioneering mission, to rid the world of single-use plastics. She started Ethique to replace all those bottled products we use in our bathrooms, from shampoos to moisturisers, with solid bars of concentrated product. We’ve been so impressed with the degree of sustainability and ethical practices that Brianne has baked into her business, from sourcing her products directly from around the globe, to being a B Corp, to donating 20% of profits to charitable causes. It really is a business that walks the talk. In this episode you’ll learn:How Brianne displayed the entrepreneurial gene very early How she’s funded Ethique with two very successful crowdfunding campaigns, as well as what it takes to crowdfund successfullyWhat Brianne does to manage her anxiety; and How Huffington Post and Britney Spears changed everything for her business overnight!We hope you come away as inspired by this conversation as we were. It’s a real demonstration of what’s possible when a business decides to make a reasonable profit whilst also caring for planet and people.Finally, a quick request from us, if you enjoy our podcast and have yet to rate or review us on your listening platform of choice, we’d so appreciate it if you would. This is a passion project for us and it would really make a positive difference. Interesting LinksEthique WebsiteBrianne on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you get impacted by all the negativity in the News? Are you feeling pretty disheartened about COVID-19’s continued impact on our lives and routines?If you’re nodding your head right now, then this week’s mini episode on ‘Lasting the Distance’ could be just what you need to shake off that cloudy feeling. Here at Don’t Stop Us Now HQ, we both felt we needed a pick-me-up this week and so this episode is designed to help us all last the distance with whatever challenges we may be facing right now. Hear Claire and Greta talk about how they’re feeling, stories of what they’re actions they’re taking to stay resilient, and hear three key tips to get through these tricky and uncertain times. Remember we’re in the midst of a (COVID) marathon and not a sprint, so being sure to take time out to be kind to yourself and to build your resilience is so important. Don’t miss this episode to get some ideas to boost your mindset now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is one of the co-founders of an international venture all about teaching the younger generation to code. Hayley Markham is co-founder and COO of Code Camp, which to date has reached 90,000 children with their holiday and after school camps, and online programs, in Australia and also the UK. Hayley co-founded Code Camp seven years ago and as you’ll hear this hard working pragmatist and efficiency queen got started in the business when her third child was just two weeks old! Little did she know what she was getting herself into then but there’s no doubting Hayley is an unflappable master at juggling life and building a startup.Code Camp was named one of Smart Company’s top three, fastest growing businesses in Australia in 2018 with 510% revenue growth. It was also nominated as a Deloitte ‘Fast 50 Rising Star’ in 2019 and Hayley herself is a recent winner of Australian Mumpreneur of the Year. In this episode you’ll hear: How Hayley found her forte and niche in people leadership and operations after years of trial and error in different jobs not knowing what she wanted to do,The career advice she has for others who aren’t sure what their dream role looks like, How Code Camp overcame the challenges involved with scaling the business,And the one thing Hayley credits with helping her juggle running a business and having a busy family life.So if you’re looking for inspiration on how to tackle the challenges and juggles in your life, then you’ll love this episode with the unflappable and humble Hayley Markham. Interesting LinksCodeCamp websiteHayley on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this week’s mini Future Proof Me episode all about how to stay creative in a busy world. We loved the advice that serial Canadian entrepreneur and founder, Vicki Saunders shared with us when we spoke to her last year.Vicki is CEO and Founder of SheEO. SheEO is an international network of women who support, finance and celebrate female innovators who run ventures solving important world problems. (Find out more about SheEO here).As a serial entrepreneur and true original thinker, Vicki has learnt she needs to create space for ideas to flow. As you’ll hear in this episode, she’s very conscious of ensuring she has a routine and practices that give her that space and stimulus despite facing, as we all do, the demands of a hectic busy work life and all the usual stresses we all experience. You’ll hear how Vicki carves out time in her schedule to consume a wide variety of different topics in order to fuel her creative thinking, and you’ll hear how she’s found meditating makes a big difference.If you’re struggling to have fresh ideas or see old problems from new perspectives, then this mini episode is just what you need!Links of interestOur full interview with VickiSheEO website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our latest How To episode!We’ve had numerous people ask us recently if now is the right time to change jobs or even careers. It got us both thinking and before you knew it, we had a new ‘How To’ ready to go! In this episode we explore why you might want to change careers, when is the best time to change careers, and finally how you go about changing career. We also explain what we mean by ‘changing careers’ versus simply changing jobs. You’ll hear step-by-step examples of how both Claire and Greta have each changed their careers. (Hint - we’ve had a fair bit of practise!)Plus you’ll also learn: The key timing and financial considerations you need to take in to account before you change careersWhy we think now is a time to be cautious and conservative before leaving your current jobAdvice from a resume expert on how to change industries (a potentially common scenario for people working in COVID-affected industries such as Travel and Hospitality right now) Examples of how to think ‘outside the box’ to make that career change easierAnd a checklist of things to consider and plan for.So without further ado, enjoy this How To episode on changing careers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our latest Future Proof me mini-episode this week shares invaluable lessons from an entrepreneur who’s truly experienced the highs and lows of building a global business. For this week’s mini episode, we return the spotlight to Jodie Fox, the Co-Founder of the iconic online retail brand Shoes of Prey. Jodie and her co-founders went on an incredible journey over a decade building Shoes of Prey to be a global brand, only to be forced to close it all down in 2018.The advice Jodie shares here isn't just relevant for a budding entrepreneur; it’s actually about how to navigate your way through your chosen career and not short change yourself by holding yourself back or getting in your own way of progress. Jodie has really thought deeply about how we can hold ourselves back and how we like to keep ourselves safe and has some great advice to share. She also shares her views on how we all think too judgmentally about failure - both when it comes to ourselves as well as others.Don’t forget, if you love this taste of Jodie’s invaluable lessons then we encourage you to listen to our full interview with Jodie here and check out Jodie’s book called ReBoot - More Than You Ever Probably Wanted to Know About Starting a Global Business.Enjoy this mini episode and be sure to practise getting out of your own way! :-)   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s episode features a trailblazing woman in tech who’s had an extraordinary 28 year career at Microsoft.Mitra Azizirad is Corporate Vice President of AI and Innovation Marketing at Microsoft based in Seattle. As you’ll discover, Mitra’s heard it all, including a senior Defence executive telling her he had shoes older than she was! This indomitable woman has also got used to hearing plenty of ‘No’s’ at work but has repeatedly found ways to prove the naysayers wrong.  In this episode you’ll learn: How it’s almost an accident Mitra got into tech in the first place, given she studied and wanted to work in International Relations What it was like being Chief of Staff to the CEO of Microsoft and why she turned the job down several times in the first placeWhy she’s never taken anyone’s advice And the secrets of innovation she’s learnt from working on the cutting edge of technology. We spoke with Mitra in Seattle during the coronavirus shutdown but before the Black Lives Matter protests. Without further ado enjoy this episode with the forward thinking and very persistent Mitra Azizirad. Links of interestMitra on LinkedIn - see her speeches here too! Well worth a watch!Microsoft Innovation - Mitra’s teamMicrosoft AI - also Mitra’s teamMicrosoft’s AI Business School - Free Course Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another of our short and sweet, 'Future Proof Me' episodes where we focus on the most valuable insights, gems of advice and ideas from our incredible guests, all focusing on the theme of future proofing ourselves and our careers.This week’s 'Future Proof Me' guest is Que Dallara, who is President and CEO of Honeywell’s Connected Enterprise division. She works at the cutting edge leading a new software business with several thousand employees. Que is one of the most deep and smart thinkers we know and her thoughts on career planning and success are so insightful. In this mini episode we shine the spotlight on the three key strategies Que says she’s used in her career and that have clearly served her so well. We think her third point about the importance of developing Mastery in something you do is particularly important for each of us to reflect on. Enjoy this career wisdom from the impressive and humble Que Dallara ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show we’re excited to introduce you to Deanne Weir, a former media lawyer and executive; turned media entrepreneur, investor and company director. Deanne started her career as a corporate lawyer in Australia and spent years in the telco and television sectors. She became one of the most respected executives in the broadcast industry.In 2012, as a member of the senior leadership team and a shareholder of Austar, an Australian cable TV company, she played a key role in the sale of the company. The capital she personally earnt from the sale, gave Deanne the opportunity to start her own investment company and start a new career.Her company, WeirAnderson.com, invests in entrepreneurs and storytellers in the media and social sectors to help them change the world. She is the Chair of three start-ups including one in data and analytics and one in AI, as well as supporting numerous not for profits including being Chair of the Sydney Film Festival and Global Sisters.In this conversation you’ll learn:How Deanne’s upbringing in a regional town in Australia shaped her desire to change the landscape for womenWhat she learnt as an investor when three of her investments failed all around the same timeWhy Deanne thinks there will be massive change after COVID-19 and the type of conversations we need to be having about the world we want to live inAnd, ways we can all personally make a difference in society and effect change. Enjoy this conversation with the driven and passionate Deanne Weir.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever felt a lot of self-imposed pressure to keep on moving up the career ladder? That’s the key topic of this week’s Future Proof Me episode. These mini episodes are all about sharing a ‘nugget’ of an idea, a piece of advice or a thought provoking insight to help us all navigate our way ahead in these uncertain and unusual times. This week we revisit a conversation we had a year ago with well known Australian media entrepreneur, Mia Freedman. One of our favourite parts of our conversation with her was some great advice she shared on how to think about your next career move. With COVID-19, we’re hearing from many of you who have lost their roles or are fearful of losing their jobs, and whilst this advice from Mia was recorded before, we think you’ll agree that what Mia has to say is particularly useful in this new context. So if you’re curious about what connection ‘ladders’ and ‘lattices’ have in the context of your career; or what the heck ‘flearning’ means…. Listen on. We promise you’ll be the wiser for it. Enjoy this Future Proof Me episode with Mia Freedman. . . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a real treat in store for you today with a truly remarkable changemaker and NY Times bestselling author as our guest.Acumen Founder and CEO, Jacqueline Novogratz, has been named one of the 25 Smartest People of the Decade by the Daily Beast, and one of the world’s 100 Greatest Living Business Minds by Forbes, amongst numerous other honours. Jacqueline pioneered the notion of 'patient capital', investing in social entrepreneurs around the world. Acumen supports them to establish sustainable businesses that serve some of the world’s poorest people.What makes this episode a particularly fascinating one is that all this work with entrepreneurs has taught Jacqueline and her team so much about what it takes to succeed when trying to create change. And now she’s also just released a new book sharing what it takes to be a changemaker. It's called Manifesto for a Moral Revolution (and there’s a free course too if you buy the book). In this episode you’ll hear: How her early attempts at social change in Africa seriously failed to impress the locals;What she learnt about humanity when she became one of the first people to visit in jail someone she’d known well who’d gone on to become a major perpetrator in the Rwandan Genocide; How Jacqueline sees investment as a means to solving problems rather than making profit as the primary goal; and ….How she’s seeing women entrepreneurs successfully breaking the rules particularly now during the coronavirus crisis. Enjoy this episode with the incredibly inspiring Jacqueline Novogratz…  Links of InterestAcumen WebsiteJacqueline’s Books:Manifesto for a Moral Revolution - Practices to Build a Better World - her latest book. If you buy a copy you can sign up for free to her 11 week course ‘The Path of Moral Leadership’ (usually it's US$195)The Blue Sweater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our second Future Proof Me mini episode. These mini episodes will be uploaded in the weeks between our usual, longer interview and ‘How To’ episodes. They are designed to snappily share nuggets of ideas or insights to help us all thrive in future. This week’s nugget is all about how important technology is to our future regardless of whether we consider ourselves as ‘tech-people’. First you’ll hear from Martha Lane Fox, one of the UK’s most respected technology leaders and entrepreneurs. These days she has an illustrious board career, sits in the House of Lords, and she campaigns for responsible technology through her foundation, Doteveryone. Martha shares great advice around positioning yourself in your career and how important it is to be curious about technology. She then goes on to talk about how, with the quickening pace of change, we need to be prepared to have multiple different careers.Then we hear from the Artificial Intelligence expert, Kriti Sharma. She builds really practically on Martha’s point about learning about tech, and specifically talks about how we can all get more informed and familiar with the important topic of AI. A humble request from us...if you are getting value out of what we’re sharing here at Don’t Stop Us Now! then why not be sure you don’t ever miss out and sign up here for our weekly email where we share advice, tips and, of course, info on our latest episode. Enjoy this mini episode with Martha Lane Fox and Kriti Sharma.Links to the longer interviews:Martha Lane FoxKriti Sharma What is Artificial IntelligenceOther Useful ResourcesDot Everyone Digital Understanding ResourcesElements of AI from the Finnish GovernmentRecognising Fake News GameDigital Unite - Technology GuidesMIT Media Lab Google's AI Education Hub  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a fascinating episode this week with our guest, Taiwan’s remarkable Digital Minister, Audrey Tang.Audrey became the youngest Government Minister ever in Taiwan when she was appointed a few years ago at the age of 35. She is also the world’s first ever Transgender Government Minister. Audrey’s childhood was anything but conventional, in her early years she was something of a child prodigy who also had a serious heart condition. She dropped out of school at the age of 14 to manage her own education and at the age of 16 started her first successful software business. Fast forward in time, and after some years working in Silicon Valley and further success, Audrey found herself moving from being a Government activist in her home country to a Government Minister!In this episode you’ll hear:How Audrey’s quick involvement in creating a valuable app has played a key role in Taiwan’s extraordinarily successful management of Covid-19, with the country never having to stop workingHow her heart condition as a child means that to this day Audrey does not experience anger or upset or extreme joy How in Taiwan, thanks to calling software coders Programme Designers vs Software Engineers, there are significantly more women than men working in the field  And her unique ways of seeing arguments from both sides Enjoy this discussion with the remarkable Audrey Tang.Useful LinksAudrey on TwitterTaiwan Can Help Us - a COVID-19 initiative from Taiwan to help other countriesCoHack - a hackathon led by Audrey to use open data and technology to help fight the coronavirus pandemic across the worldG0V - a decentralized civic tech community from Taiwan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our first Future Proof Me mini episode! These episodes, will share a 'nugget' of an idea, advice or a thought-provoking insight to help us all thrive and adapt in future. Our environment’s changing so fast right now, this seems more important than ever … In these mini episodes we’ll feature the best from previous and future guests including brand new content. Plus, we’ll share ideas and great tools to try that we’ve put into action or experimented with ourselves. This week’s 'nugget' comes from investment banker Lindley Edwards who we had on the show about a year ago. Her episode was very popular and you could really tell from that, that Lindley is a deep thinker. Lindley runs a corporate advisory business called AFG Venture Group which specialises in cross-border investments and transactions, particularly between Asia & Australia. She’s also Chairperson for two startups and a Non-Executive Director of a Think Tank called AsiaLink.We love these insights from Lindley because:1) They seem so relevant now in these strange times of coronavirus and;2) Lindley shares some really helpful ways to think about the future… and that’s by building on the ideas and insights from the past;3) Plus, she talks about how to move forward and create change in new ways that will get traction and maybe even disrupt an industry.   We hope you enjoy this first Future Proof Me episode…   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week as the economic impact from COVID-19 continues to unfold, we wanted to give anyone affected, or anyone who fears they may be affected in future, something seriously practical and useful to action. One thing we know for sure is that the best and fastest way to reduce your anxiety and stress over financial or employment issues is to have a plan. This episode will give you the steps to create your very own game plan so you too can feel prepared for whatever happens. Not only that, we’re super excited that this episode shares invaluable advice from an international resume writing expert who is also a former long-time recruiter and search consultant. Handy eh? Yes indeed, no mucking around here, if you want some amazing advice to help you bounce back and ‘get that job’ then you are in the right place. In this episode you’ll learn:   3 key areas to focus your game plan on Why it’s important to know where you stand financially Winning tips to create a fantastic resume / CV A little-known ‘insider’s’ tip for using LinkedInWhatever your circumstance, you’ll feel more resilient, more prepared and readier than ever for the right opportunity by following the advice in this episode. Useful LinksRegister your interest for our ‘Get the Job’ Interview here Executive Resume Writer, Donna Svei’s websiteHeidi Hackemer on InstagramHeidi’s powerful Medium article Awesome list of Side Hustle ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a brilliant episode for you this week with the renown entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor Naomi Simson. Given these unprecedented times, this is just the tonic we needed and we think you will love her too. On the topic of COVID-19, wherever you’re listening to us from, we hope you’re safe and well and not doing it too tough. Please know that you are not alone, #weareinthistogether . As you’ll hear in this episode, Naomi has some great thoughts for what leaders and businesses need to be thinking about. Nearly 20 years ago, Naomi took her savings and founded her online business ‘RedBalloon’ when she was a Mum of two small children. The site she built is an aggregator of a vast variety of experiences that people can buy vouchers for from thousands of tourism and adventure operators around Australia and NZ, and they’re expanding internationally as well. Today the ‘Big Red Group’ has 5 separate businesses under its umbrella with revenue over $70 million and literally millions of experiences sold to date. Thousands of small businesses rely on her company to deliver them customers, a big deal normally and an even bigger one now with COVID-19. Naomi is also well known for sharing her positivity and business wisdom as a keynote speaker and author or two books. In this episode you’ll hear Naomi talk about:How she’s feeling in these uncertain times and how she’s coping with COVID 19 consequencesHer experience of stepping out of her business after splitting from her husband, only to later secretly buy back the companyWhat Naomi looks for when startups are pitching to her for investment Why you’ll always see her wearing something red, andHer advice to you in these times of uncertainty.So stay safe, get comfy, and enjoy this episode with the super positive and impressive Naomi Simson. One final note from us, given our leadership development business has understandably lost revenue, we’ve decided it’s timely to trial one or two ads at the beginning or end of each episode whilst taking great care not to damage your listening experience. This is a way to help us with all the hours we spend on bringing each episode to you. Thank you for being part of our community.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is entrepreneur and philanthropist, Bobbi Mahlab. We think you’ll love Bobbi; she’s authentic, brave and very humble! More than 20 years ago, Bobbi founded the content marketing and communications agency, ‘Mahlab’. Given how much the publishing and content businesses have changed in two decades, it’s a testimony to Bobbi’s foresight and agility that the business thrives and continues to evolve today. Much more recently, Bobbi also co-founded the fast-expanding Australian arm of Mentor Walks, an initiative she was exposed to when she took part in a Mentor Walk in China, the brainchild of one of our earlier podcast guests, Michelle Garnaut. Bobbi’s business has won multiple awards and accolades, and Bobbi herself also has her fair share of honours including recently being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her services to women, publishing and philanthropy. Bobbi has some fascinating insights and perspectives on women in business and being an entrepreneur, particularly thanks to the insights she gleans from all the women taking part in Mentor Walks as well as from being a Juror on the prestigious international Cartier Women’s Initiative awards for entrepreneurs. In this episode you’ll hear:How it felt to grow up with a very high profile and feminist motherWhy Bobbi thinks leaders need to act like a hammerhead shark What it was that made her walk into her office one day and say “everything changes from today” The formative experience that taught Bobbi to think bigger Enjoy this episode with the humble, wise and entertaining, Bobbi Mahlab.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is Kristina Karlsson, the entrepreneur and founder of global Swedish design and stationery business, kikki.K.  What’s unprecedented about this episode is that just as we were in the process of putting this out to the world, Kristina’s beloved nearly 20 year old business fell in to Administration with the latest news saying they are looking for buyers or investors to keep the business alive. When we recorded our interview with Kristina just a few weeks ago she talked about challenging times in retail but, not surprisingly, she didn’t go into details of the current situation. What we’ve been struck by is how positive and strong Kristina is, even now in her social posts. And that comes through so strongly in this episode where you’ll hear about:  The ups and downs of starting your own retail business and how tough you need to be  Kristina’s passion for having dreams and chasing them (She’s also written a book called ‘Your Dream Life Starts Here’ to inspire others to write down and chase their dreams.)  How she credits becoming a Mother with giving her more balance And the quirky yet ingenious way Kristina learnt to perfect her business English early on!Plus, 3 lucky listeners have the chance to win a copy of Kristina’s book here but hurry, entries close in a few weeks.We’re sending loads of positive energy and good wishes to all involved with kikki.K and hope the business survives. Now without further ado enjoy this conversation with the inspiring and positive Kristina Karlsson. Links of InterestKristina on InstagramKristina on LinkedInYour Dream Life Podcastkikki.K on Instagramkikki.K websitekikki.K Pinterestkikki.K Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is former military leader and now Quantum Computing pioneer, Mandy Birch.Born and bred in the USA, Mandy is super qualified . . . she has a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT; another Masters in in Military Operational Art & Science, and a third Masters in International Relations!Mandy’s entire career has been in male dominated industries. She spent 16 years climbing to senior ranks in the United States Air Force and now she’s working on Quantum Computing with a company called Rigetti. Rigetti is one of four companies (Sept 2019) to have a fully operational quantum computer. During our conversation, we were fascinated to hear how Mandy only truly thrived in her career in the military when she learnt to be herself. She talks about how important it has been to her career to feel comfortable in her own skin, even when she was different to nearly everyone else in the room. In this episode you’ll learn:  How to summarise Quantum Computing in a single sentence How being under-estimated became a positive and shaped Mandy’s leadership style  Why she believes over-planning your career can be a problem And why getting used to being different and seeing the value in that made all the difference. Enjoy this episode with the passionate and mission-driven Mandy Birch.   Links of InterestMandy on LinkedInRigetti Computing  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever wondered about what we’ll all be eating in 10-15 years time then this is the episode for you! Our guest is Barcelona-based Cecilia Tham, a Social Technologist and Futurist. She happens to have the coolest day job working for Alpha, which is Telefonica’s innovation arm briefed to build moonshots to address some of society’s biggest problems, including the future of food.Cecilia was raised in Macau, attended high school and Harvard university in the US, and then found herself in Spain having to start from scratch, language included. She describes herself as an entrepreneur by heart, a designer and biologist by training, and a maker for life. On her journey to working at Alpha, she founded and co-founded 3 separate ventures including a Maker cafe, a co-working community, and a coding and tech academy for women.We think you’ll find Cecilia’s life and career lessons really inspiring. In particular you’ll learn: How Cecilia’s former husband’s gift of a sewing machine first insulted her and then led to her uncovering a passion and her first entrepreneurial venture What ‘Trim Tabbing' is and why it makes her more productive How Cecilia managed to turn her mindset around and be comfortable being different to everyone else in the room And…. how she and her colleagues are looking at future scenarios where you'll be able to grow an entire meal, including meat and veg, with the one plant - yes you read that right - grow your dinner!Enjoy this episode with the multi-talented and dynamic Cecilia Tham.   Links of InterestCecilia's website AlphaMakers of Barcelona (MOB)FAB Cafe allwomen AI Training School   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first ‘How To’ episode of 2020 brings you super useful tips and advice to set yourself up for an awesome 2020!To put this episode together, we scoured the latest research and we drew upon the content and expertise we’ve developed delivering leadership programs around the world for major companies such as Google, Salesforce and Pinterest.And, as usual, you also get to hear thoughts from some of our amazing guests on the topic as well. You may well have thought about some New Year’s resolutions or goals recently, but whatever your situation, we’re confident that this episode will turbocharge your prospects for the rest of the year. Here’s a taste of some of the many invaluable things you’ll learn from this episode: The somewhat surprising first step we advise you take when planning a great year ahead The huge benefits you can reap from cultivating a more positive outlook and mindset,  plus easy tips to help you do just that How to avoid being over-ambitious with all the goals you want to set for yourself and spare yourself from feeling you’ve failed when you don’t achieve them all And, the one thing you can easily do to increase the chance of you achieving your goals by more than 30%. Improve your chances by more than 30% - that’s insane isn’t it?So don’t delay, make sure you listen now to give yourself the best chance for a fantastic 2020. Enjoy! Useful linksHow to Breathe Easy About your Purpose episodeTim Ferriss's Reflection ProcessAchieving your goals: An evidence-based approach, Michigan State UniversityWhy a Happy Brain Performs Better - HBR  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From extreme disadvantage in her childhood, Honeywell Connected Enterprise (HCE) President and CEO, Que Dallara, has been driven all her life to ensure she and her family are far from the memories she has of begging for rice as a child refugee. We’re in awe of what Que has so thoughtfully achieved over the years taking her from supporting her family and herself through school and uni, to reach the highest echelons of corporate America.Que grew up in Australia and worked there for McKinsey and numerous corporates before moving to the US almost 20 years ago via an MBA at Insead. She worked in senior roles for Microsoft, TE Connectivity and now is running HCE for Honeywell. Que is leading the industrial giant’s transformative push into software sales and the Internet of Things. Alongside all of this, she’s also the mum of three kids!We urge you not to miss this episode which shares not only Que’s incredible life story but also some of the finest career advice you’re likely to hear. In this episode you’ll learn: What impact Que’s dramatic and dangerous escape from Vietnam has had on her life How having to pay for her education and support her family, saw her running a successful business by the age of 16! The one key thing Que realised she (and others) need to develop to keep progressing in their careers How she goes about leading a major innovation play within a huge conglomerate.Enjoy this episode with the humble, yet ever so impressive, Que Dallara.  Useful LinksQue's LinkedInHoneywell - click on Honeywell Forge to see Que's Division  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week has taken the road less travelled, and pioneered her industry in Hong Kong and China for more than 30 years. We’re talking about one of Asia’s most celebrated restaurateurs, and a philanthropist as well, Michelle Garnaut AO.Michelle grew up in Australia but always knew she wanted to travel. The fact she founded and launched her business, the M Restaurant Group, in Hong Kong in the late 1980s makes her one of the first independent restaurateurs to set up shop anywhere in Hong Kong or China. Time Magazine has even described Michelle as an ‘industry celebrity’ and someone who ‘pioneered the fashionable-dining scene in China’. Michelle is well known for the upscale restaurants and bars she’s created and launched in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing - including M on the Bund restaurant still delighting diners in Shanghai. She’s also committed to giving back, and founded the Shanghai International Literary Festival the M Literary Residency, the Village People Project and the women’s initiative, Mentor Walks, which she started in Beijing. Michelle has won numerous international entrepreneurial awards and accolades, and last year was awarded an Order of Australia for her numerous contributions to business and society. In this episode you’ll learn: How Michelle became one of the most successful fine-dining restaurateurs in China  Her hard fought lessons about starting and running a business Why she started out with her cash locked in a fridge, and How she had to fight to win back control of her business.We think you’ll just love Michelle’s amazing stories and all-round fabulousness. Happy listening!  Interesting LinksMichelle's Restaurant in Shanghai - M on the BundM on the Bund on FacebookM on the Bund on WeiboMentor Walks ChinaMentor Walks AustraliaScan to Follow M on the Bund on WeChat    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s guest has an insatiable passion for learning and the future and she has the career portfolio to prove it! We’re talking about international company director, entrepreneur and global philanthropist, Laura Anderson.Laura grew up near Chicago in the US. She found out early on that she was good at maths and loved ideas and set about immersing herself in areas that fascinated her. As a girl she wanted  to be an astronaut and to this day is convinced the Space Program is critically important. And yes, she’s passionate about humans getting to Mars!Laura’s “why not?” attitude ultimately led her to a career in the technology industry where she worked around the world for companies such as HP, KPMG and Perot Systems, as well as starting her own successful supply chain company. Laura is now based in Australia where she has a full and fascinating portfolio of local and international interests and directorships including being Chair of LaunchVic (a Government organisation to foster a start-up ecosystem), the Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Schools, and SVI Global Pty Ltd. She’s also on the boards of: the Fulbright Commission, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, Epworth HealthCare, the National Basketball League, and the Defence Science Institute. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Laura goes about influencing people, particularly in a male dominated environment What tools and tactics she uses to manage her mindset How she thinks about her global network Her advice to entrepreneurs And the reasons why she’s on a Mission to Mars!Sit back, buckle up and enjoy this episode with the very accomplished and delightful Laura Anderson.  Links of InterestLaura's WebsiteLaura on TwitterLaura on Instagram  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s guest is a woman who at the age of 92 is still inspiring thousands of women to be the “best they can be!”. We’re talking about the incredible doyenne of etiquette and deportment, June Dally Watkins.Miss Dally, as she is known, grew up on a sheep farm and attended a one teacher bush school in regional Australia. Her teacher told her mother that she “would be an absolute failure in life”. He couldn’t have been more wrong.At 22, June became Australia’s Fashion Model of the Year and soon became Australia’s first supermodel. She lived the high life as part of the global jetset becoming great friends with Hollywood stars Audrey Hepburn, Bing Crosby and Gregory Peck (who asked her to marry him!).When she came back to Australia she started her now famous etiquette and deportment business which made her one of Australia’s first female entrepreneurs. The June Dally Watkins School has gone on to change thousands and thousands of people’s lives. She is now, at 92 years of age, an absolute sensation in China where she goes for weeks at a time to teach thousands to be “the best they can be”.In this episode you’ll learn: How hard it was to be one of the first business women in Australia when women were expected to play the traditional housewife role Why June pushed through condemnation and criticism to build her business How she came to be so in demand in China in her 90’s And her advice on how to stay young.Enjoy this episode with the delightful and determined June Dally Watkins. Useful LinksJune Dally Watkins Website (JDW)Sydney Morning Herald Good Weekend Article on June Dally WatkinsJDW on Facebook  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We get it, no-one likes having a difficult conversation do they? Yet, it’s a fact of life that we all need to instigate them at different times both at work and at home. And if you want to be successful at work, it’s fair to say that having constructive difficult conversations is a skill you just need to master.But difficult conversations are hard because they often illicit emotion. Hence many of us procrastinate or dodge conversations that we know we really should have, which can lead to resentment and festering emotions.   Procrastinate no more! This week we provide you with some simple tips and tools to help you navigate these tricky situations. In fact, we teach how to have difficult work conversations in our leadership programs at companies around the world, including Google, Pinterest, Uber, etc, and our participants tell us that these skills really help. In this episode you’ll learn: Practical steps you can take to ensure your difficult conversations go as well as possible  Why it’s so important to have difficult conversations A super useful way to give feedback well  And, how to say No Plus, you get to hear an, almost, Oscar-winning feedback role-play (if we say so ourselves)! So don’t delay that difficult conversation you’ve been putting off - click below and have a listen and then try it for real! You've got this!Oh and email us at [email protected] if you’d like us to send you our Values Assessment Exercise. Useful LinksThe SBI Feedback ModelAdditional Reading:Crucial Conversations - Tools for Talking When Stake are High by Kerry PatersonRadical Candour by Kim Scott MaloneWhat's Worst Than Having a Difficult Conversation? Avoiding One! by Deborah Rowland - HBR article  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week has been on an incredible journey in the past decade - building an iconic online retail empire to global heights and then having no choice but to close it all down last year. We’re talking about Shoes of Prey co-founder, Jodie Fox. The trailblazing Shoes of Prey became a global start-up and fashion darling during its nine years in business - offering shoes that its customers could personally design and customise online. It was a truly innovative concept. Big name VC firms thought so too, and Jodie and her two male co-founders raised around $30 million over the life of the business before coming to the heart-wrenching decision to cease trading in August last year. The problem? Despite a stunning launch years earlier, they simply couldn’t get the scale to make the business sustainable in the long term. Jodie was the Chief Creative Officer and public face of Shoes of Prey, so coming to terms with having to shut down the business, and its global offices, has been particularly confronting for her in the past year having spent the past ten years living and breathing the brand. In this episode you’ll learn : How and why Jodie went from being a risk averse young lawyer to a start-up co-founder  What it was like to be married and then divorced to one of her co-founders whilst still having to work in the business together The three key lessons she’s taken away from the high profile failure of their venture And, how vulnerable she feels sharing so much of her personal story in her new book.This is Jodie’s first podcast interview since Shoes of Prey was shut down and it comes as she’s launching her book about the incredible journey she’s been on: ‘Reboot - More Than You Ever Probably Wanted to Know About Starting a Global Business’. We loved this discussion and Jodie’s generosity in sharing what she’s learnt. Be sure not to miss this one and be among the first to hear her fascinating stories. Plus, enter our competition to win one of ten copies of Jodie’s book that we are giving away to lucky subscribers. Happy Listening! Jodie with co-Founders Michael Fox and Mike Knapp; the early days of Shoes of Prey; a Shoes of Prey concept store in the US; JodieLinks of interestJodie's websiteWin one of 10 of Jodie's new bookJodie's Youtube ChannelJodie on InstaJodie on LinkedinBuy Jodie's new book - Reboot, More Than You Probably Ever Wanted to Know About Starting a Global BusinessBooktopia - AustraliaAmazon - USAmazon - UK  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features a super creative thinker and former child prodigy who’s on a quest to bring beauty and emotion to all that she creates and builds. We’re talking about renown architect, interior designer, fashion designer and artist, Jordy Fu.Jordy grew up in Chengdu in China. At the age of just six years old, 200 pieces of Jordy’s art work were exhibited in a solo exhibition at the Beijing Capital Museum. By the time she was seven a book of her artworks had been published!Jordy went on to study in London at the iconic art school, Central Saint Martins, before qualifying as an architect and eventually starting her own multi-disciplinary firm. Now based in Bangkok, Jordy and her team work on a diverse range of projects... and Jordy in particular works on everything from iconic buildings in China to statement fashion pieces for the runways in Dubai. In this episode you’ll learn: Why she believes most architects are boring Why being a child prodigy can make you feel like a failure when you’re an adult How she manages to juggle multiple projects and be a parent; and How she’s trained herself to have a positive attitude, and how you can too ….If you aspire to be more creative or have a more positive mindset, then don’t miss this episode! Jordy as a six year old at Beijing Capital Musuem; artwork she drew as a five year old; Jordy's fashion collection at Dubai Fashion Week; putting the final touches on her paper chandelier; Jordy in her egg chair in her office; Greta Thomas, Jordy Fu and Claire Hatton in her Bangkok office; one of Jordy's architectural designs.Links of InterestMarques & Jordy WebsiteJordy's TED TalkJordy on Linkedin  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode we meet an entrepreneur and innovator who’s been through more than her fair share of challenge and trauma, yet has found a way to forge her own unique path. We’re talking about the irrepressible Dr Catherine Ball.Catherine, or Cath, grew up in a pretty poor, single parent household in an industrial town in the UK. Unlike her peers she was determined to go to university where she studied environmental protection. She then went on to complete a PHD - a process she now describes as torturous. Needing to pay off her student debt, her path then took her into the corporate world where she worked with a number of engineering consultancies in the UK and then in Australia. Just as Cath was being recognised as a leader in her space receiving the Queensland Telstra Business Woman of the Year award in 2015, her company merged with a competitor and she, to her surprise, was made redundant. It was this shocking jolt that led her to start her first company and led to her building on her already existing experience working with drones. Since then she’s be recognised as a true thought leader in emerging technologies, having been awarded many accolades in Australia, including then AFR Women of Influence and Top 25 Women in Robotics Lists, both in 2016. In this episode you’ll learn: How she’s carved out her unique path as an entrepreneur; How she manages her time involved with 10 different projects plus having a young toddler and another one on the way; How drones will change our lives and  How you need to think about your career in a world of AI, robotics and cybersecurity.Enjoy this episode with the witty and inspiring Dr Cath Ball. Links of InterestDr Cath Ball's websiteWorld of Drones CongressDr Cath Ball LinkedinThe Social Start UpWorld of Drones Education   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our episode this week we meet an entrepreneur who’s been on a 30 year quest to find ways to create environments and networks for people to innovate and solve problems that matter. We’re talking about the amazing Founder and CEO of SheEO, Vicki Saunders.Vicki grew up in Canada on her family’s farm where she learnt early on to work hard and problem solve. However, her pathway to becoming an entrepreneur took place, unusually for a young Canadian woman, in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Vicki spent 4 years in Prague where she started multiple businesses learning as she went along. She also built a community of entrepreneurs there, before returning to Toronto to found Canada’s first ever incubator. Fast forward many years and Vicki was mentoring a brilliant young female entrepreneur who was struggling to get funded. She realised then that the system was broken for women… with female-founded startups receiving less than 4% of all venture capital funding.Vicki decided she had to do something to change this and figure out a way to get more women’s business ideas funded.And so SheEO was founded. Now operating in 5 countries, SheEO is a network of women who support, finance and celebrate female innovators who run ventures solving important world problems. In this episode learn:      What it was like as an entrepreneur in Eastern Europe after the Berlin Wall came down     How Vicki created Canada's first incubator, floated it on the stock exchange; and then got fired     Why she thinks the environment you surround yourself in is so critical to your success     How women's radical generosity is changing the world, and how you can get involved.Enjoy this episode with the visionary and passionate Vicki Saunders. Links of interestVicki on LinkedinSheEO websiteBecome an ActivatorApply to be a Venture  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Office politics - even the thought of it can make some people cringe! We so understand because those two words together conjure up images of mostly bad experiences don’t they? Whether it’s the nightmare colleague, the boss from hell or having the goal posts shifted on you without notice, it’s just not fun!If you’ve ever experienced this or are going through something like this right now, then this is the episode for you. With one research study showing that one in three working people in Britain were unhappy at work because of office politics, we figure that all the great advice featured in this episode is going to come in pretty handy for a lot of you! Tune in if you want to learn: How to think about office politics differently  Two great principles to apply when navigating through a tricky situation, whatever it may be  How to approach having an insecure or micro-managing boss Specific and simple tips for you to survive having a difficult colleague Whatever your situation you’re likely to feel much better equipped to handle a day at the office after this advice-packed episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is the incredibly inspiring Martha Lane Fox, one of the UK’s most well known and respected technology leaders and society shapers.In 1997 Martha was 25 years old when she became co-founder of Lastminute.com, one of the first internet travel marketplaces in the world. This was in the days of the first dot com boom when creating internet based businesses was still a truly pioneering thing. In 2003, after 6 years running LastMinute.com, Martha stepped down as CEO and took some time off to holiday in Morocco, where she was seriously injured in a car accident. She broke 28 bones, had a stroke, was airlifted back to the UK and spent 2 years in hospital.Martha’s story of her journey back to some degree of normalcy is truly incredible. The chronic pain and injuries she lives with today would make you think she’d want to rest up and take it easy. But not Martha.She’s gone on to do so many important things, believing passionately that it’s so important for female voices to be heard. Today she sits on numerous boards including Twitter, Chanel, and the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust and is the Chancellor of the UK's Open University.She’s also the founder and Chair of a think tank called DotEveryone which promotes responsible technology for a fairer future. And since 2013, Martha has been a member of the House of Lords, the upper house of the UK parliament (where her title is Baroness Lane-Fox of Soho).In this episode you’ll hear: What it’s like to be a member of the House of Lords, particularly as a woman How her accident impacted her life and what tactics she uses to cope and achieve all that she does Her advice on how you can speak up and be heard Why she tries to raise the climate crisis in whatever forum she finds herself in.Please enjoy this interview with the irrepressible Martha Lane Fox. Links of interest:Martha on TwitterMartha's WebsiteDoteveryone on TwitterDoteveryone Website  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re excited to share this week’s episode featuring someone who’s had an extraordinary career at the cutting edge of space exploration. Trudy Kortes is the Chief of the Human Exploration and Space Operations Division at NASA. With her day job, not only is Trudy working on real ‘moonshots’ she is also developing new technologies that will undoubtedly have an incredible impact on our lives in the future.An aeronautical engineer by profession, Trudy has spent about 30 years working for NASA focusing on helping the space agency develop many super- sophisticated technologies to explore our galaxy. Today Trudy leads a team of around 200 people working on a range of projects including advanced communications, propulsion and the crew module, to name a few.What we love about this episode is Trudy’s ability to translate the super complex work she’s been involved with in her career to date, into easy to understand and inspiring stories about the valuable lessons she’s learnt along the way, and about what’s possible in the future. In this episode you’ll learn: The really unusual reason why Trudy decided at high school she wanted to work for NASA How Trudy has found her authentic and humorous self, and why it matters What she's learnt about having difficult conversations What it’s like being a senior woman at NASA And how she feels about the project she’s working on to send the first female astronaut to the moon in 2024 So click below, sit back, buckle up and enjoy fascinating stories and insights from the wonderful Trudy Kortes.  Links of interest:NASA websiteTrudy's websiteTrudy LinkedinTrudy Instagram  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is one of the most determined and resilient people we’ve ever met. For the past 14 years she’s been on a mission to improve education for millions of children in Ethiopia encountering challenges on almost every front. We’re talking about the amazing Brukty Tigabu.At the age of 10, Brukty took on the role of head of her household after her mother became very ill. She found a way to make ends meet by selling vegetables from their garden in the market. She credits this time in her life with giving her the basic business and survival skills that helped her get where she is today. And where you find this former school teacher today, is running the social enterprise she co-founded called Whiz Kids Workshop. It creates educational media programs - including 3 internationally awarded television series for children in Ethiopia. For the past 14 years Whiz Kids Workshop has inspired a generation of young children in Ethiopia with their most famous and loved program, the puppet based educational TV show called Tsehai Loves Learning. They’ve also published over 100 books in 7 languages, produced radio programs, DVDs and teacher training - all to improve literacy, health education, gender equality and early childhood education. Brukty has won many accolades for her work including the World Economic Forum’s “Outstanding Social Entrepreneur of the year 2018”, Fast Company’s ‘Most Creative People in Business’ 2012 and the Rolex Young Laureate Award in 2008.In this episode you’ll learn: How Brukty found her life’s purpose to enrich the lives of children and teens in Ethiopia and beyond What it’s like being a woman running a business in Ethiopia (seriously hard) How she pushes through fear Why she found herself not being able to get out of bed and how she got herself going again.Please enjoy this episode with the incredible Brukty Tigabu. LinksWhiz Kids Workshop WebsiteTibeb Girls website  Brukty on InstagramBrukty on FacebookBrukty on LinkedinGreat YT video explaining Tsehai Loves Learning  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is a serial entrepreneur and one of Australia’s richest and most successful women. She’s also one of the humblest and most honest people you’re likely to meet. We’re talking about Cyan Ta’eed, Co-Founder of digital marketplaces business, Envato, and Founder of ethical luxury chocolate company, Hey Tiger and Milkshake, a new app for Instagram influencers.Cyan is a true creative and started her career as a graphic designer. However after a brief stint working for someone else she decided working for herself was the way to go. She and her then boyfriend, started a side hustle to sell stock photographs and digital assets to other creatives. Fast forward 13 years and Envato, the name of that marketplaces company, is now worth more than A$1bn, employs over 500 people and has more than one billion digital goods for sale. Not only that, but Cyan has gone on to start, amongst other things, Hey Tiger, a chocolate social enterprise aimed at women as well as her latest start up Milkshake, a website building app for Instagrammers.In this episode, you’ll learn: How Cyan and her husband, Collis, took the Envato business from zero to being valued at over AU$1bn without any real plan How an eye ulcer and sleep deprivation led her to start her chocolate social venture Hey Tiger What she did to get over her “massive imposter syndrome” Why she views self care as a non-negotiable Her learnings about difficult conversations Enjoy this episode with the inspiring and down-to-earth Cyan Ta’eed.  Serial entrepreneur and rich lister Cyan Ta'eed & her husband Collis. Cyan with her Hey Tiger chocolate brand which is designed for women with a social conscience and a love for amazing chocolate ...yes please!Episode linksCyan's personal InstaHey Tiger InstaHey Tiger website - order your chocolate here (delivery to Australia, NZ & US for now)Milkshake InstaEnvato InstaEnvato website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don’t forget to enter our competition (below) to win a free coaching session with Claire and Greta. This week we explore what you can do when you have that horrible feeling you’re trapped in your job… for whatever reason. Maybe you’ve been meaning to change what you do for a while but just find the whole prospect scary or overwhelming; or maybe you’re in a job that pays really well or gives you lots of status that others envy, but you feel miserable; or, perhaps, the job you took just isn’t meeting your expectations. If any of these scenarios sound like your situation then pick up those earphones and tune in now.Together we’ll share tips, tools and advice to help you feel less stuck going forward. Tune in to hear: Three key reasons why we feel stuck How one of our guests nearly died before she realised her high paying, successful career was completely wrong for her What six words are super helpful to break through any apprehension or nervousness you have about changing or going for a new job And how Claire used those same words to pluck up the courage to resign from Google.So if you feel like you are stuck or approaching stuckness, or know someone who is, then do you and them a favour and tune in now!  Links Want to move jobs but feel a bit afraid or overwhelmed? Try our Free Download: What’s the worst that can happen template Win 2 hours of ‘just-for-you’ coaching with Claire and Greta. Click here to enter. Hurry entries close July 3rd.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week has a habit of saying “yes” to things she doesn’t know how to do... such as designing women's wear collections for Nordstrom when she’d never designed clothes before!We’re talking about the unbelievably stylish entrepreneur, Caroline Issa, the CEO of the Tank group which includes the revered global fashion and culture magazine, Tank Magazine. Despite her quiet humility she’s also a fashion influencer and paparazzi favourite.Caroline started her career as a management consultant working in San Francisco, Singapore and London. One day a friend introduced her to the Founder of Tank Magazine, and she fell in love with the business. Much to the horror of her family and friends she left her big expat consulting gig and became CEO of the fledgling business. That was 17 years ago.Fast forward to today and Tank is one of the few boutique global print magazines still thriving. What’s more, the business has grown to include a creative agency and Caroline is constantly innovating and embarking on new projects including designing those aforementioned clothing collections for Nordstrom.Whether she’s supporting other story tellers, advocating for young talent, working with cultural institutions or designing clothing collections, Caroline Issa has learnt the benefits of saying ‘yes’ to the opportunities that come her way.In this episode you’ll learn: The ‘one’ thing you must know about running a business How Caroline found a way to succeed in the fashion world despite ignoring the advice she’d been given What makes her say ‘yes’ to opportunities even when she feels terrified Why she’s reassessing how she uses social media.So without further ado, enjoy this discussion with the inspiringly positive and courageous Caroline Issa.  LinksCaroline on Instagram Caroline on Linkedin Tank Magazine on Instagram  Tank Magazine website Book: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway - by Susan Jeffries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We don’t think we’ve ever had a guest who is prepared to be as open and honest about her life and career as Mia Freedman is. Whether it’s in our conversation for this episode, or her Insta posts or in the 3 books she’s written, Mia is determined to show her life, warts and all, because she really cares about shattering the ‘women should look and be perfect’ myth. She’s all about making women feel better about themselves.Mia is a household name in Australia. She's the co founder and creative director of MamaMia, one of the largest female-focussed digital media businesses in the world. Mia became the world’s youngest editor of Cosmopolitan magazine at just 24 years of age.In this episode you’ll hear: How Mia advises young women to think about their career How she was persuaded to stick out a nightmare job for months while negotiating her own redundancy How she and her husband manage working together, and ... How Mia realised she didn’t want, nor was she the right person, to be CEO of her own company.Enjoy this frank conversation with the amazing Mia Freedman. Photo Credits: Supplied or from Mia's social channelsLinksMia on Instagram Mia’s own website MamaMia Women's Network website MamaMia Podcasts - Apple LinkMia's Books:Work Strife Balance - her most recent book and a great readMama Mia - A Memoir of Mistakes, Magazines and MotherhoodMia Culpa   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s guest has serious grit. Katie Vanneck-Smith is a media industry veteran and for anyone who’s not familiar with that industry, let’s just say it’s a pretty male dominated and blokey world. Katie has spent more than 20 years in the commercial side of publishing on both sides of the Atlantic. Katie’s grit really came to the fore when she spent nine years - yes nine years -  trying to persuade her bosses at The Times newspaper in London to get readers to pay for online news content. Her determination and patience paid off and in 2010 The Times became the first mainstream newspaper globally to charge for access to its digital content. This changed the future of how we all read newspapers online and Katie’s motto: ‘Work hard, have fun, make history’ really came to life. Fast forward nine years and Katie is attempting to make history again. Last year she left her high-powered role as President of Dow Jones (which includes the Wall Street Journal) to co-found a new online media start-up called ‘Tortoise’ which is reporting news in a completely different way - they’re focused not on churning out breaking news but on what’s driving the news. In today’s episode you’ll hear: How Katie didn’t realise her family was relatively poor until she was 14 years old What she did over nine years to persuade her bosses at The Times to make a transformative decision for the business How she managed to double her salary, twice, in three years And how she thinks about money and failure. So sit back, pop those earphones in and enjoy this episode with the determined and passionate, Katie Vanneck-Smith Katie and her two Co-Founders James Hardy & Matthew Barzun; Greta and Claire with Katie at the Tortoise London offices (yes, we got the white sneaker memo!)LinksKatie on LinkedinKatie on TwitterTortoise WebsiteTortoise on Twitter  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re so impressed by how this week’s guest has grown her business and her brand from pre side-hustle stage, to become the entrepreneurial ‘foodie’ success it is today. We think you’ll love getting to know Gaby Dalkin, the California based chef, author and influencer. Gaby is the CEO of ‘What’s Gaby Cooking’. She and her team are a content and recipe creating machine! She has more than 450,000 Instagram followers, she’s published 2 cookbooks with another on the way, she’s appeared on some of America’s most watched TV shows, she has several product ranges at kitchenware giant Williams Sonoma, and has numerous other brand partnerships as well. When we met Gaby we were blown away by her obvious dedication and commitment. We actually met her whilst on holiday in Patagonia and in between our horse riding and hearty ‘estancia’ (ranch) Patagonian BBQ lunch, Gaby was clearly working on social media and we were intrigued.So intrigued, we got chatting and the rest is history!And in today’s episode you’ll learn: How this famous foodie had never tasted fish until she started at culinary school The secret to her building up such a loyal and ever-growing number of followers How her business smarts and initiative led her to her first product line with Williams Sonoma And the biggest challenge she’s had to overcome in order to be able to delegate and grow her business We hope you enjoy this episode with the super smart and delightful Gaby Dalkin.Gaby having fun - on set with two of her team, Matt & Adam; and with her husband Thomas in Patagonia (where we met them)Links:Webiste - https://whatsgabycooking.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whatsgabycookin/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WhatsGabyCookin/Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com.au/whatsgabycookin/Twitter - https://twitter.com/whatsgabycookinSnapchat -https://www.snapchat.com/add/whatsgabycookinGaby's Email: [email protected] you can find Gaby's Products:'WhatsGabyCooking' product range at Williams Sonoma (ships internationally)USAustraliaGaby's 2nd Cookbook - 'What's Gaby Cooking: Everyday California Food'USAustralia Gaby's 1st Cookbook - 'Absolutely Avocados'USAustralia  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ann Sherry is a change maker who’s notched up so many extraordinary achievements during her decades long and inspiring career to date that it’s hard to know where to start. Suffice to say Australian women have a lot to thank her for as one of the many things she’s responsible for is introducing paid maternity leave to corporate Australia. She also transformed the cruise industry in Australia as CEO of Carnival Australia, notching up double digit growth every year despite having to deal with significant challenges. Today Ann sits on multiple boards including Carnival Australia where she is Chairman, she is also Chair of UNICEF Australia, and a Non Executive Director (NED) with one of the country’s biggest banks, National Australia Bank (NAB), as well as Sydney Airport, Rugby Australia, the Museum of Contemporary Arts Australia and Palladium. Ann has many accolades for her extremely varied career to date including a Centenary Medal, an Order of Australia and the overall winner of the Women of Influence award in 2015. In this episode you’ll hear: How having a baby with Downs syndrome at just 21 didn’t stop her from pioneering his care and returning to work when he was still young How she’s learnt to be resilient and not be phased by others judging her Why she thinks women need to take more risks And why she controversially bought a host of brightly coloured pant suits shortly after becoming one of the first senior women at a major bank.For listeners who outside of Australia, near the end of the episode we talk about how there’s recently been a Royal Commission in to banking in Australia - it’s basically a court-style public inquiry into misconduct which unearthed some serious misconduct across the industry. So please enjoy this fascinating discussion with the inspiring and truly entertaining Ann Sherry.  Ann Sherry & her son NickLinks to Ann:TwitterLinkedin   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.”William Penn, Founder of Pennsylvania We know you’re probably a very busy person but you won’t want to miss this episode all about maximising your time. It’s precisely because we all are so busy that pausing to think about how we’re using our time can be so worthwhile. William Penn may have lived in the late 1600’s and early 1700’s but he was spot on with his quote above about how we humans can use our time.In this latest episode in our ‘How To’ series, we share a whole host of useful tools and approaches used by a variety of amazing leaders that will help you ensure you maximise your own precious time and reduce any frustration you feel about time racing by too fast or tasks taking you too long to achieve. In this episode you’ll hear: 4 different ways to think about your time over the longer term and how being clear about your longer term priorities really makes a difference with your day to day work 4 approaches to tackle your day to day priorities and ‘To Do’ lists Plus, one unique way one of our podcast guests has figured out to maximise her energy and productivity every week enabling her to get so much more doneDo yourself a favour and invest 30 minutes listening to this episode . . . it may well change your relationship with time. Plus, we'd love to hear what works for you. Share your own time-saving or time-valuing tips and hacks with us at [email protected] The Covey Time Prioritisation Matrix mentioned in the episode:   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s inspiring guest is Dr Emma Camp, a British marine bio-geochemist who searches out and then studies corals that can naturally survive in extreme conditions such as mangroves. This might sound simple but it leads to Emma listing crocodiles as one of the greatest risks of a day in the office! She’s passionate about saving the world’s coral reefs and has made it her mission that we all should be too. (Emma, we’re convinced!)Emma is a National Geographic Explorer and a current United Nations Young leader. Despite her relative youth, her pioneering research work and passion for saving corals has seen her receive numerous honours and highly-prized research fellowships. In this episode you’ll hear: How Emma used her determination and ingenuity to go from struggling to break into academia to starting her own company to get the research experience she needed How her Dad’s mantra helps her reach her goals What it felt like the first time she found herself at the UN General Assembly And, the real story about the state of the world’s coral reefs and what you can do to make a difference,Enjoy this episode with the passionate and determined Dr Emma Camp. Links to Emma:Emma’s websiteTwitter LinkedInInstagramUN Young Leaders WebsiteThings you can do to help save our oceans: Take small actions - don't use plastic, drink from a reusable cup, walk more Get involved in beach clean ups Eat sustainable fish. Find out how: UK - Marine Conservation Sustainable Seafood Guide US - OCEANA Sustainable Seafood Guide Australia - Sustainable Seafood Guide and App WWF Sustainable Seafood Guides for many countries Lobby your politicians - get vocal - make them accountable!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If we had to summarise what our guest this week is all about, we’d say she’s about reinvention and being true to herself. And for 35 year old Kat Dunn, that meant abandoning a successful corporate career.Born in the Philippines, Kat had been climbing the corporate ladder at an impressive rate in Australia, first of all as a lawyer and then in a variety of roles in financial services. But she was deeply unhappy.One day she said “Enough” and took radical action. In this episode we explore exactly how and why she did this and how she feels about her new career now, several years down the track.Today Kat is CEO of Grameen in Australia, part of the global not for profit organisation founded by the Nobel Peace Prize winner Professor Muhammad Yunus.In this frank and heartfelt episode you’ll hear: What it’s like growing up Asian in an almost all white country town in Western Australia How Kat started out as a consummate planner and then realised that just wasn’t working How she confronted failure head-on and even made a business out of it And, how she’s never felt more secure despite earning 50% less than she used to.Enjoy this episode with the wise-beyond-her-years, Kat Dunn.Links to things Kat mentionedMalcolm Gladwell - on Snap JudgementsKyle Cease - 6 minutes on CreativityCharity TV Casting Session Facebook Event - open until 7th March 2019Links to KatGrameen AustraliaGrameen on FacebookGrameen on TwitterGrameen on LinkedinKat on LinkedinKat on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the show this week is Marie Johnson, an Australian entrepreneur with a passion for digital and AI.Marie’s cutting edge work today is all the more incredible when you hear her story….She was married as a teenager, then soon found herself pregnant and living in a caravan! Despite not having the chance to take her studies further immediately after school, Marie went on to juggle motherhood and study, and earnt several degrees.One thing led to another and Marie took on CIO and other senior technology roles, particularly in Government, and in 2006 she was named “Innovative CIO of the Year – for Australia” (according to CIO magazine).Marie now leads the Centre for Digital Business - a company she co-founded with her husband (yes the same one she married all those years ago). She’s a passionate believer in finding ways to use digital technology including AI to make life more equal and fair for everyone.In this episode you’ll hear:  Why you should have a long and a short game plan What it’s like as an older woman in technology How she copes with adversity How she co-designed the world’s first digital human, Nadia, with the disabled community and How her husband’s four heart operations and her grandsons are shaping the digital ventures Marie is working on now Enjoy this episode with the forward thinking Marie Johnson. We were amazed by this video Marie shared with us (below) showing the incredibly human conversational skills of her current project: creating a Digital Human Cardiac Coach.  We think she and the team at FaceMe are doing a truly incredible job. Prepare to be blown away by AI in action:Other links of interest:Centre for Digital Business WebsiteMarie on LinkedinMarie on TwitterBecoming Nadia,  a digital human Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the show this week is Debbie Wosskow, a dynamic serial entrepreneur who sold her third business, LoveHomeSwap, for US$53m. Debbie recently co-founded The AllBright, Britain’s first members-only club specifically for business women. The AllBright named after Madeleine Albright, also offers a an online academy and a community that aims to create opportunities for women to thrive and flourish. We love the idea and mission behind AllBright and think you will too.In addition to successfully selling two businesses, Debbie’s also recently been awarded The Evening Standard ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ 2018. She’s a member of the Mayor of London's Business Advisory Board and has also been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE).We so enjoyed meeting with Debbie at the AllBright in London and talking about: Why Debbie’s mission is to create a monster, global sisterhood of kick-ass women The recent pitch that Debbie and her coFounder used to raise 9 million pounds Why it’s crucial to have a ‘Rhino Hide’ when you’re a successful professional woman The three "G's" she looks for when deciding whether to invest in a business, and How she uses her intuition and what she still gets wrong after 20 yearsWe hope you enjoy this episode with the trailblazing Debbie Wosskow.   Links of interest:The AllBright WebsiteThe AllBright AcademyAllBright on TwitterDebbie on LinkedInDebbie on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our first ‘What Is. . .’ episode. And, drumroll please ... the topic of our first in this series is Artificial Intelligence (AI). We’re quite sure you’ll be hearing a lot more about AI this year and so why not start 2019 one step ahead and enjoy this super useful primer on all things AI, all explained simply with some fascinating examples. In this episode we’re thrilled to feature two world-class AI experts: UK-based Kriti Sharma (see also Episode 19) as well as Australian-based Marie Johnson. (Stay tuned for our longer interview with her coming up in the next few weeks.) So, if you’re a bit fuzzy about the differences between AI, automation and machine learning then this episode is for you!  You’ll learn: What AI is and what it isn’t Some of today's amazing use cases for AI What a digital human is and how it can respond to speech, text or even sign language How to help reduce the chances of bias being coded in to systems The new types of jobs that AI is creating How to future-proof yourself And much more.Don’t miss this one! Want our special AI Cheat Sheet briefing? If you’d like a copy of our ‘What is AI Cheat Sheet’ briefing paper we’ve prepared, then don’t forget to email us at [email protected] for your copy!  Meet our AI Experts featured in this Episode: Kriti Sharma Kriti Sharma is an Artificial Intelligence technologist and a leading global voice on AI ethics and its impact on society. In addition to advising global businesses on AI, she focuses on AI for Social Good. She built her first robot at the age of 15 in India and has been building AI technologies to solve global issues ever since, from productivity to education to domestic violence. Kriti was recently named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for advancements in AI and was included in the Recode 100 list of key influencers in technology in 2017. She was invited as a Civic Leader by the Obama Foundation Summit for her work in ethical technology. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Google Grace Hopper Scholar and recently gave expert testimony on AI Policy to the UK Parliament in the House of Lords. Earlier this year, Kriti spearheaded the launch of the Sage Future Makers Lab, a forum that will equip young people around the world with hands-on learning for entering a career in Artificial Intelligence.Kriti was appointed a United Nations Young Leader at the General Assembly in 2018.Kriti on LinkedInKriti on TwitterMarie JohnsonMarie has been described as a "public entrepreneur”, “crazy brave” – a trailblazer with a track record for tackling wicked problems head-on.  Marie says she prefers the 'edge' because it’s uncomfortable and that’s what sparks innovation.Marie conceived and led the global co-design and co-creation effort with people with disability to deliver 'Nadia' the first AI powered digital human for service delivery. This world leading work has sparked a global industry and appetite for AI powered digital humans.Her next humanitarian project is bringing to life the AI powered 'Digital Human Cardiac Coach' - with the mission to make cardiac health information accessible to anyone on the planet. The digital initiatives Marie has led have been recognised globally. Marie was named 'Innovative CIO of the Year 2006-2007, Australia' and in 2013, named one of Australia's '100 Women of Influence'. An impatient optimist, Marie is an inclusion and diversity advocate.  She believes that artificial intelligence is a creative liberating humanising capability, that will truly transform the interactions between people regardless of ability.Marie on LinkedIn  Marie’s business: Centre for Digital Business  Other Useful LinksAll about Pegg, the accounting chat bot (mentioned by Kriti):  https://www.sage.com/en-gb/products/pegg/Article on rAInbow (mentioned by Kriti):  https://www.iol.co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re excited to bring you the latest in our ‘How To’ series. This is our last episode before the Holidays and 2019!Thanks to those of you who sent your requests for what ‘How To’ topic to cover next. We thought this topic of ‘switching off’ was just perfect for this time of year, so thank you Felicity and Sophia!Here at Don’t Stop Us Now! we’re passionate about how important it is for our health and our performance at work to take a break and genuinely switch off.This episode shares research that might surprise you. Plus we are issuing you with a challenge… hint: it’s to do with something that has a battery and a switch off option!Seriously though, Christmas and New Year is the perfect time to practise switching off given how many of us typically rush around like crazy finishing off work projects, doing Xmas shopping and generally feeling a bit manic as the end of the year approaches!In this episode you’ll hear: How Americans use their phones 14 billion times a day and how often you’re likely to look at yours! How taking holiday leave has been shown to improve your performance ratings at work 3 tips to help you switch off over the break and improve your chances of heading back to work feeling refreshed and rejuvenated Plus tips you can try when you’re back at work to make 2019 a great year!We’ll be back with our next episode on January 18th.Wishing you love and joy for the Holidays and a Merry Christmas if you celebrate it.Here’s to an unstoppable and fulfilling 2019!Claire and Greta Xx Resources and research mentioned in the episode:Research by Deloitte on the number of times we look at our phones daily How to Find your Brain’s Off Switch articleLink to School of Life ‘Digital Sabbath’ videoBronnie Ware’s Top 5 Regrets of the Dying   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s guest is the one and only Nathalie Nahai, The Web Psychologist. She’s an author and in-demand globetrotting speaker on how to apply behavioural science to all things digital to make them more effective and ethical. Nathalie’s been a musician and recording artist, she has a psychology degree and used to be a web designer. Right now, she’s studying art in Barcelona as well as doing her day job! In this episode you’ll hear: How Nathalie juggles life and the unique way she prioritises what to say “Yes” to You’ll learn how she went about reinventing her career She shares fascinating research on how the colour of clothing we wear can affect how intelligently we’ll come across The killer one liner Nathalie uses when she feels she’s been harassed A quick note that there’s occasional colourful language in this episode so if you’re sensitive to this or have little ears around you may wish to monitor accordingly.Enjoy this episode!  Links of interest:Nathalie's Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re excited to bring you this week’s guest, Kriti Sharma; a leading global expert in AI and its impact on society and the future. Kriti grew up in Rajasthan in India. She didn’t have access to a computer at home so she built one herself. She followed that with her first robot when she was 15. Today Kriti applies her AI and tech expertise to solve global issues from productivity to education to domestic violence. And she’s part-time VP of AI and Ethics at Sage.She’s recently been named a UN Young Leader; she features in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for advancements in AI; and was included in the Recode 100 list of key influencers in technology last year alongside Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg. In this episode you’ll hear: How Kriti’s upbringing in India has shaped what she’s doing today How a ‘cat with a jetpack’ has helped her tackle gender bias Her thoughts on the power of AI, both for good and bad and… Her experience of being invited to meet the Obamas and why it was “life changing”, Enjoy this episode with the talented and delightful Kriti Sharma.P.S. Interested to learn more about Artificial Intelligence? Stay tuned for our first ever 'What is?' episode early next year dedicated to AI.  Images: Courtesy Kriti Sharma & Sage Links of interest:Kriti on TwitterKriti's TED TalkMIT Media Lab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Dr Fiona Wood, a world-leading burns specialist and innovative surgeon and researcher. She’s a former Australian of the Year for her pioneering burns research and treatments. Incredibly, she was also voted Australia’s most-trusted-person for six successive years. Fiona and her groundbreaking ‘Spray-on-skin’ burns treatment came into the public eye in 2002 when 28 victims of the Bali bombings were flown to Perth in Western Australia to receive life-saving burns treatment under her supervision. (Spray on skin greatly reduces permanent scarring.) Fiona has successfully commercialised “Spray on skin” treatment worldwide and all royalties from this business are used to fund further research into burns treatment through her Foundation.In this episode hear Fiona talk about: Her absolute passion for what she does and the responsibility she feels every day in the operating theatre How she copes and consciously fosters resilience having seen so much suffering first-hand How she approached commercialising ‘spray-on skin’ without having any commercial experience; And her memories of the remarkable experience of being Australian of the Year If you’re anything like us after listening to this conversation you’ll feel like you want to take Fiona out for a coffee, give her a hug and high five her all at the same time!  Enjoy!   Links of interest:Dr Fiona Wood Foundation WebsiteAvita MedicalFiona's TED Talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navyn Salem was told over and over that with no previous relevant experience she’d never succeed. Her vision was to build a factory to manufacture a food supplement called “Plumpy Nut” that could save the lives of children with malnutrition in the developing world.Fortunately for the world, she chose to ignore all the pessimistic advice and forged ahead to set up her not for profit, Edesia Nutrition.In the past 11 years and a state-of-the-art factory later, Navyn and her team at Edesia have helped 7 million malnourished children in 51 countries. It hasn’t been easy but Navyn is not someone who likes to give up easily.In this episode, hear Navyn speak inspiringly and openly about: How she was never afraid to ask for help The importance of being curious and getting outside of one’s bubble to learn new perspectives Her belief that being a female CEO should never be something unusual and how she's encouraging her four daughters to be fearless in their pursuit of leadership The life changing stories of the impact of the nutritional supplement, ‘Plumpy Nut’, and how it inspires her every day.We just loved our conversation with Navyn. She’s one of those people who is clearly amazing but also incredibly down to earth and authentic.Enjoy this episode with the inspiring and motivating Navyn Salem.   Links of interest:Edesia Nutrition websiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLittle Nut on Amazon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Few of us enjoy the prospect of having to negotiate on behalf of ourselves. We typically find it much easier if we’re negotiating a business matter or something on behalf of others. When the time comes for us to speak up for ourselves it can feel a whole lot more confronting.Add to that the fact that money and salary amounts are often taboo subjects, it’s no wonder many of us sell ourselves short at the negotiating table. And it’s not surprising that a number of you have been in touch asking us to cover this topic as well. (Thanks for your emails ☺).So here at Don’t Stop us Now! we thought, what better subject for our next How To episode?We think you’ll get lots of great inspiration from this episode to help ensure you do yourself justice in future.In this super practical episode you’ll learn: Reasons why we have the gender pay gap How being underpaid early in her career taught Greta a lesson she never forgot Why you shouldn’t think of negotiating a pay rise as a one-off conversation Tried and tested advice for preparing yourself for a money conversation including a Chatbot set up specifically to advise women on negotiating their pay Plus a whole host of practical and data-backed tips, tools and even phrases from us and some of our CEO guests to help you in your next negotiation conversation.Even if you’re happy with your current situation, don’t miss this episode because we’re sure you’ll learn something new that will help you in future or be of service to your friends or family.The better we all are at negotiating, the more we can collectively contribute to closing the gender pay gap that exists around the world.We’d love to hear your thoughts and stories too, just email us.Enjoy this episode! LinkAsk Cindy Gallop ChatBot   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s guest describes herself as someone who likes to blow shit up. They are her words not ours.  Cindy Gallop is a globe-trotting consultant, speaker and entrepreneur who was a former North American head of the famed advertising agency, Bartle Bogle & Hegarty (BBH). As you’ll hear in this conversation, Cindy is a strong, edgy character with clear views about many topics including diversity and sex, to name just two. She’s not one of those people who just say things, she’s out there trying to change the world! And it hasn’t been easy.Around 13 years ago, she decided it was time to leave advertising and do her own thing… Her mission for the past nine years is to make it easier for everybody in the world to talk about normal sex vs pornography through her start up MakeLoveNotPorn. You’ll hear about how her now infamous TED talk led her to embark on this journey which would prove to be filled with unexpected challenges. In this episode you’ll learn: How Cindy’s life and career have always been a complete accident. How asking about where her career was going led to her dream job starting and running the BBH US business How her own experience of dating men in their 20’s led to MakeLoveNotPorn Her powerful thoughts on why you should shamelessly self promote Why she’d tell her younger self to "don't give a damn about what other people think" and; How she’s been turned into a chatbot that you can’t afford to ignore.You really don’t want to miss this episode with the very unique Cindy Gallop! Links of interest:MakeLoveNotPornCindy on TwitterCindy on FacebookTED Talk  Check out the Cindy Gallop ChatBot on Facebook Messenger to get Cindy's advice to negotiate your salary. You'll need to use a US postcode (such as as 90210) as the bot was built using US salary data. The advice is still useful wherever you live in the world.Ask Cindy Gallop ChatBot   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is Japanese luxury hotel and hospitality entrepreneur, Aya Aso.Until last year, Aya ran the hotel chain she founded a decade ago, the Agora Hotel Group, a multi award-winning chain of resort and luxury hotels in Japan.Aya spent most of her childhood living in Brazil and in her 20’s studied to become a concert pianist in Los Angeles. However, that idea was put on the back burner when a part time job at the Sheraton led to the discovery that she loved the hospitality industry.This set Aya on her career journey and led her back to Japan where she ultimately started her business.In today’s episode, you’ll hear: How growing up in Brazil has impacted her as a business woman How one of the most influential entrepreneurs in Japan took her under his wing and helped her learn the most important thing about running a company What it was like to be a woman starting a business in Japan How she lost most of her business after an earthquake devastated the travel industry in 2011 and What it felt like to build the company back up to 1,000 staff only to reach a point where she felt she had no other option but to walk awayWe can’t wait to see her next business, the SAVVY Collective, a Luxury Hotel Concept Consulting business, go from strength to strength.Click below to listen to this episode with Aya Aso. Links of interest:LinkedinSAVVY Collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a truly international businesswoman and global citizen on the show today.Margarita Herdocia, is Nicaraguan by birth, was educated in New York, and lives in Costa Rica. She owns and runs Renaissance Holdings which operates multiple businesses based in Central America, the Caribbean, Russia and Europe.Incredibly, she’s using her businesses to further the cause of democracy in her dictator-run country of birth where she finds herself having to make decisions in the current civil unrest that have life or death implications for her staff.Margarita began - with no experience - by taking over a failing, family owned fast food and casual dining business and totally blitzed it. She’s expanded her portfolio over the years to also include real estate development, some retail, and financial asset management interests as well.In this episode you’ll hear: How a comment in her living room saw her go overnight from no experience in business, to turning around a failing business in Nicaragua Her philosophy as a leader, and how her purpose is to create what she calls ‘happy jobs’ How she takes advantage of the times when men in meetings won’t look at her - she’s often the only woman in the room Her advice for women who want to negotiate a pay riseEnjoy this episode!   Links of interest:Margarita's profile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re excited to feature our latest guest, serial entrepreneur Rebekah Campbell.Rebekah has just founded and launched her third business, Zambesi, an online marketplace for career-related workshops.Prior to Zambesi, she was co founder of a well-known cafe ordering app in Australia called Hey You!Raised in New Zealand but now based in Australia, Rebekah started her career and first significant business in the music industry following a university summer holiday project she did that took off.We love this interview because it is so jam-packed with honest stories, useful tips and advice. In this episode you’ll hear Rebekah share her thoughts about: How she figures out what business to start next and, related to that . . . How she found her new purpose - one that would really last Her fascinating experience working out how to ‘own the room’ The surprise in store when she shared how inadequate she felt compared with some of her peers.Enjoy this episode with the entrepreneurial and insightful Rebekah Campbell Links of interest:Rebekah’s website including articlesRebekah on TwitterZambesiAFR Boss Monthly Column Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our second ‘How To’ episode!This is where we choose a common theme or challenge raised in previous episodes and unpeel the topic a little bit more to give you some really practical and actionable tips and tools to try out for yourself.This week’s episode is all about Purpose, how to think about it (and how not to!) and how to go about finding your own authentic Purpose.You’ll hear Claire and Greta and a number of our guests talk about purpose in their lives and the really different ways we can all go about finding our own Purpose.Hear and learn: Why you should never worry or feel inadequate about where you are at on your Purpose journey The different ways Purpose can reveal itself and there’s not one ‘right’ way The journey one guest went on to literally visualise her Purpose Whether your Purpose can change or not Plus, a number of tips and tools for you to tryEnjoy this episode! And don’t forget to check out all the cool resources below …A video by Professor Jennifer Aaker from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, explaining how what makes us happy changes over time.Question JourneyVia Character Strengths - free online self assessment taken by more than 6 million peopleBooks we love on this topicFlourish by Martin SeligmanHow Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton M ChristensenThe Element - How Finding your Passion Changes Everything by Ken RobinsonMan's Search for Meaning - Viktor FranklFind your Why by Simon SinekStart with Why by Simon Sinek (about leadership and organisational purpose)Ikigai - The Japanese secret to a long and happy life by Hector GarciaPhoto credit (top image): Samuel Scrimshaw, UnSplashHere's another video from Jennifer Aaker's research on why Purpose is important Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is the extraordinary Heidi Hackemer who is VP of Engagement at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative...that’s the billion dollar philanthropic foundation founded by Pediatrician and Education advocate Priscilla Chan and, her husband, Facebook’s co founder, Mark Zuckerberg.We first heard about Heidi as a leading creative thinker and someone who had founded a unique and highly regarded brand strategy agency in New York.  But then we realised how that was just the tip of the iceberg.In today’s episode you’ll hear: Why she walked away from her prestigious role in advertising to drop out and drive around America on her own for two years. How differently she thought about her career when she was in her 20’s vs her 30s. How she built a business from the ground up to optimise creativity And her passionate reaction to the stereotypes women are expected to subscribe to, especially the assumption that every woman must want to be a mother. You’ll hear how Heidi has dealt with this big life question.We really loved this conversation and know you will too. So please enjoy this episode with the gutsy, creative and refreshingly frank Heidi Hackemer. Here are a few links of interest:Wolf & Wilhelmine websiteW&W on Medium Heidi on TwitterHeidi on InstagramHeidi on MediumCZI on Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re super excited to share this conversation with Lindley Edwards with you. Lindley started her career working for one of Australia’s most renowned investment banks, Macquarie Bank, and then found a love of Asia when she took on a VP role with Citibank. Today, Lindley runs a corporate advisory business called AFG Venture Group which specialises in cross-border investments and transactions, particularly between Asia & Australia. She’s also Chairperson for two startups and a Non-Executive Director of a Think Tank called AsiaLink. We love the fact that Lindley is definitely not your normal investment banker… we don’t know anyone else who uses philosophy, poetry, biology, and cross-cultural intelligence as their foundation for thinking about business and disruption.In this episode you’ll hear Lindley share her wisdom about: How she thinks - or doesn’t think - about planning her career Why making mistakes can be so important How to negotiate your next pay rise How she learnt to push through fearWe really recommend you listen to this conversation with Lindley as she shares so many useful insights and great pieces of advice with us. Enjoy!   Photo credit: Giammarco Boscaro, UpsplashKeen to learn more about Lindley?Books Lindley recommends: What's in the Way Is the Way: A Practical Guide for Waking Up to Life by Mary O'Malley The Essential Rumi by Coleman Barks (Author, Translator), Jalal al-Din Rumi (Author), John Moyne (Translator) The Gift: Poems by Hafiz  by Hafiz (Author), Daniel Ladinsky (Translator) Poem by David Whyte - Start Close In - hear it here on YouTubeHere are a few links of interest:AFG Venture Group WebsiteXinja WebsiteUmano WebsiteMindhive WebsiteLinkedinPeter Drucker interviewJoseph Campbell Wiki Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is Singapore-based, travel entrepreneur Siew Hoon Yeoh.Siew Hoon is one of the humblest people you’ll meet. She refutes the idea that she’s an innovator and a pioneer in her space. But ask anyone in the travel industry in Asia “who is the most innovative woman you know?” and Siew Hoon Yeoh is nearly always the answer.Siew Hoon’s company Web in Travel (or WIT as you’ll hear her say in the interview) is a content and events company focused on online travel. Those in the know say Siew Hoon’s efforts to bring digital front and centre have been instrumental in helping the travel industry, particularly in Asia Pacific, move more quickly in the face of disruption. She sold WIT for an undisclosed sum four years ago but continues to run the business she loves. In this episode you’ll hear Siew Hoon talk about:- How her childhood as the daughter of a refugee in Penang, Malaysia shaped her views about the importance of community - Why it’s a golden time for innovation in Asia right now- How she thinks about building something new and innovative and;- Why it’s so important to accept who you are and play to your strengths. Enjoy this conversation with Siew Hoon Yeoh ...Want to find out more about Siew Hoon or Web in Travel (WIT)? Links of interest:WIT WebsiteWIT FacebookLinkedinTwitterTEDX video Siew Hoon refers to Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s guest is the uplifting Sherilyn Shackell.Sherilyn spent the first part of her career, by accident she says, as a formidable headhunter in the UK. She borrowed millions to buy the company she worked for in her mid 30’s and grew the business to be hugely successful. As successful as it was she felt like she was on a treadmill ...earning more money to spend more money. Her physical and emotional health suffered.A near death experience in her early forties led Sherilyn on a journey to find her purpose.Sherilyn is now the Founder & CEO of the Marketing Academy, an international not for profit organisation dedicated to inspiring and developing talented stars in the Marketing, Media & Communication industries to become the leaders and influencers of tomorrow. She says these sectors have unique power to shape our collective opinions as a society.In this episode you’ll hear Sherilyn talk about:- How she liberates her decision making with the question “what’s the worst thing that can happen?”- How she has gone about finding her purpose- Why spending time with the people who will come to your funeral is crucial- And, how she lost 21kg in 2017 and used blogging to keep herself accountableSit back and listen to the human dynamo, Sherilyn Shackell! Want to find out more about Sherilyn and/or the Marketing Academy? Links of interest:The Marketing Academy (TMA) Links:TMA AustraliaTMA UKTMA USTMA YoutubeSherilyn's LinkedinSherilyn's Twitter52 in 52 Blog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode of Don’t Stop Us Now! is with the wonderful Kate Vale, a distinguished leader in the technology and media space in Australia.Kate was Google Australia’s first employee and Managing Director, and built the Australian business from one employee to hundreds. She then did the same for YouTube. In 2011 she joined Spotify, the Swedish music, video and podcast streaming service before most of us had ever heard of music streaming, let alone the name Spotify. She grew their business in Australia to be a hugely successful brand. Clearly she has an eye for the winners and a great talent in starting and growing strong teams in the digital space. She’s recently moved to LA with her husband, a serial entrepreneur, and her two children. She’s a Non Executive Director for two prestigious tourism boards in Australia, Tourism Australia and Tourism Tasmania, and is currently enjoying a sabbatical with her family before she jumps into her next venture.In this episode with Kate you’ll learn:- How asking for help is one of the most fundamental success factors for female leaders, particularly those who have a family.- How terrifying, yet exhilarating, it was to be Google’s first employee in Australia - How she bounces back from adversity- Her strategies for feeling strong and confidentEnjoy!Photo credits: AFRHad a listen to Kate and hungry for more? Links of interest:LinkedinTourism Australia WebsiteTourism Tasmania Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do your thoughts serve you or hold you back?Welcome to this first ‘How to’ episode here at Don’t Stop Us Now!This is where we choose a common theme and career challenge raised in previous episodes (or from your requests) and share the best ways to help you tackle this challenge and be your most awesome, unstoppable self!  In this episode you’ll hear Claire and Greta examine that pesky voice we all have inside our heads - the dreaded inner critic. We call it the Evil DJ.  If you listened to Audette Exel’s recent episode you may remember her epic quote about her inner critic: “Now I know, I've identified the voice, so I'd say to it, "Oh hello voice of 2000 years of oppression, I am not going to listen to you." I can never shut it up, it's on my shoulder, as it is on all our shoulders.”.Audette’s learnt a key lesson - No matter how compelling our thoughts may be, our thoughts are not necessarily facts.  Tune in now to hear: theories on why we have an inner critic what can happen if you let your Evil DJ dominate your thoughts, and importantly, learn a simple, science-based tool to help you manage your inner critic and improve your mindset.  Enjoy this episode!  Bonus Workbook If you enjoy this episode and want to get better at managing your Evil DJ, then check out the free-for-our subscribers workbook with some simple exercises for you to get even better at recognising and managing your inner critic. Signup for your Free Workbook Links and Resources of Interest Ascent of Woman on Netflix (function() {if ( ! window.mc4wp) {window.mc4wp = {listeners: [],forms : {on: function (event, callback) {window.mc4wp.listeners.push({event : event,callback: callback});}}}}})(); You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email.Don't Stop Us Now! A Full Potential Labs Pty Ltd initiative, will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you to provide podcast alerts and news via email every second week and first dibs on special events & opportunities, free career tips and news about any programs we might offer. We'll treat your personal details with the utmost care and will never sell your personal details to other companies. By signing up you agree that you are happy to hear from us via Email and Customized online advertising.You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at [email protected]. For more information about our privacy practices please visit our website. By clicking below, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms.You can see our Privacy Policy HereLeave this field empty if you're human: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Tina Sharkey - serial innovator, entrepreneur and Silicon Valley legendWhat can you say about the woman who literally coined the term, ‘Social Media’ and has had numerous accolades including being named One of the Most Influential Women in Technology (Fast Company)? Tina Sharkey is a true web pioneer and serial entrepreneur. She’s been involved with the online world since the mid 1990’s and co-founded the iconic iVillage which in its day was the largest online destination for women. She created the online brands for Sesame Workshop, and has held key or CEO roles with AOL, and the massive parenting online community, BabyCenter. These days you will find Tina disrupting another sector with her much lauded and awarded startup, Brandless where she is Co-Founder and CEO. Honoured by Fast Company and Ad Age amongst others as one of the most innovative startups this past year, Brandless is changing the way you buy essential groceries and products for your home and much, much more. In this episode we chat to Tina about key lessons to date from her stellar career journey. You’ll learn: How she and her co-founder set about building Brandless and how they’re going about disrupting an entire industry How Tina has gone about thinking ‘what next’ in her career How she has juggled career and family and the tradeoffs she chose to make What she thinks really matters at the end of the dayWe spoke to Tina online from her office in San Francisco. Enjoy!  Links of InterestBrandless websiteInstagram: @BrandlesslifeTwitter:  @BrandlessTina Sharkey on social TwitterLinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keen to make a positive difference in the world? Then you’ll love this latest episode of Don’t Stop Us Now! Audette Exel has mastered the art of making her own rules to her achieve her world-changing vision.Audette Exel is founder of one of the world’s earliest and most inspiring businesses for purpose, the Adara Group.She’s one of the youngest women in the world to have run a publicly-traded bank; is a former World Economic Forum Global Leader of Tomorrow; and has been recognised as a Forbes Hero of Philanthropy amongst numerous other honours.Audette’s mission is to build a bridge between the world of business and the world of people living in extreme poverty.In this episode with Audette, we were blown away by her refreshing and candid thoughts including: The advantages of being a female entrepreneur and pioneer The liberating way she thinks about money and her own financial security Why she’s such an optimist even in today’s tumultuous times Her thoughts on why so many young women have a fear of failure.Don’t miss our conversation with this world-changing human dynamo...  Links of interest:Gloria Steinem (wikipedia)Leymah Gbowee (Wikipedia)Rosa Parks (Wikipedia)B Corp Global WebsiteFollow Audette Exel:Adara Group websiteAdara Partners websiteAdara Group on Twitter@audetteexel on Twitter Adara Group on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Botsman’s TED talks have been watched more than 4 million times and subtitled in 29 languages. What’s more, Monocle magazine has rated Rachel as one of the world’s top 20 speakers.However not only is Rachel an incredible speaker, she’s recognised internationally as a world class author, thought leader and original thinker.Rachel is author of the book Who can you Trust? She also pioneered the idea of the sharing economy with the launch in 2010 of her book What’s Mine is yours - the rise of collaborative consumption.This is your chance to hear Rachel speak frankly and ‘unplugged’ in a very raw and human way - no stage, no audience - just us!We think you’ll love: Her personal tips for giving a world class speech, including the power of one word she writes on the top of every speech she gives The honesty as Rachel talks about her inner critic and self talk How this acclaimed author was told she couldn’t write and what effect that had HHow Rachel sets goals for herself and why her approach makes a big difference.Rachel’s work has been honoured multiple times including: ‘One of the “Most Creative People in Business’ by Fast Company ‘Young Global Leader’ by the World Economic Forum ‘Thinkers 50’ Breakthrough Idea’ award for recognising a “radical idea which has the potential to change the way we think about business forever.”Don’t miss this fascinating discussion! Links of interestRachel’s TED TalksWe’ve stopped trusting institutions and started trusting strangersThe case for collaborative consumptionThe currency of the new economy is trust Rachel’s BooksWho Can You TrustWhat’s Mine Is Yours Follow Rachel BotsmanWebsiteTwitterFacebookLinkedin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered what life is like and what really happens in Google’s elite innovation division: X, the Moonshot Factory? We certainly have!It’s just one reason why we love this episode with X’s Chief Storyteller, Courtney Hohne.We think you’ll be fascinated by her insights about how the world’s most famous innovation team work, what it’s like to be a woman amongst a very, very geeky team and how to think about leading.What you’ll learn: The blueprint for innovation at X and the truth about the innovation process How she finds a way to help X’s Engineers incredible inventions survive in the outside world Her views on how leadership can more often than not be about the smaller moments How she deals with imposter syndrome Tips and advice on how to take opportunities to grow your careerCourtney talks to us over Skype from Silicon Valley. Enjoy this inspiring conversation... Links of interest:The Atlantic “X and the science of radical creativity” by Derek Thompson Follow Courtney at:X Company WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

http://dontstopusnow.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/590e7a35-7a1f-40b8-9355-7bdaa4952ac7_44892-1.mp4Don’t Stop Us Now! shares authentic stories and practical advice from awesome, innovative women around the globe.Our aim is to uncover the human behind the success story to show that these women aren’t so different from you or I and that they are achieving great things despite their doubts, fears and tough times.We’re launching Don’t Stop Us Now! because we believe the world desperately needs more women playing a role in shaping our future businesses, tech and society. There are still too few female role models and way too many unsung female heroes.This show, and your ears :-), can help change this.Hear stories from: the Chief Storyteller for X - The Moonshot Factory (Google’s innovation lab) the co-founder & CEO of one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative companies 2018 a Forbes Hero of Philanthropy proving investment bankers have a heart an author and thought leader whose TED talks have been viewed more than 4 million times Plus bonus ‘How to’ episodes and SO MUCH MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.